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as in unerring
not being or likely to be wrong
a teacher with an infallible memory for names
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as in reliable
not likely to fail
an infallible cure for hiccups
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Recent Examples of infallible
Nonetheless, an underperforming album or run of singles can render even seemingly infallible artists to the khia asylum – like, say, post-Radical Optimism Dua Lipa.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Gut instincts can be valuable but not infallible.
—Mark Kane, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Daniels has been infallible in the postseason, beating every scheme and exposing every defensive trick.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
However, background checks are not infallible.
—Kenneth Coats, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Gut instincts can be valuable but not infallible.
—Mark Kane, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Daniels has been infallible in the postseason, beating every scheme and exposing every defensive trick.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
However, background checks are not infallible.
—Kenneth Coats, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infallible
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De Bruyne produced chances, goals and memorable moments at an incredible, unerring rate over 10 trophy-laden seasons at City.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Of course, social media, with its unerring ability to optimize our feeds for outrage, has only amplified that tendency.—
Bryan Walsh,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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When the Cubs have a lead, Counsell goes to a reliable late-game formula with relievers Julian Merryweather, Porter Hodge and Ryan Pressly.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo, a reliable analyst at TFI Securities, has predicted Touch ID to make a return on the iPhone Fold.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles, which wanted to move up to draft Brock Bowers last year, found an option at tight end in this draft in Terrance Ferguson, a four-year starter out of Oregon who could become a perfect complement in the middle of the field to the 1-2 punch on the outside in Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The more dextrous will get perfect curves and straight lines.—
Gabriela Molina Riascos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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Not just for the exceptional wines, but for these supremely authentic interactions that are born from an unfailing dedication to the land.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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This trusted patience anchored in God's unfailing love is indeed necessary in our lives, especially when facing the most difficult and painful situations.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Though the cleanup crews have drawn wide praise, the work has not been flawless.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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In thought leadership, the real win isn’t in being flawless.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The sweat, sure, but also just the indignity of it.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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No one knows for sure who holds the record for the longest pond skim in the world, without an international skim-off.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Infallible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infallible. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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