unerring

adjective

ˌən-ˈer-iŋ How to pronounce unerring (audio)
Definition of unerringnext
as in unfailing
not being or likely to be wrong an unerring taste in interior decoration

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Recent Examples of unerring The presence of another Golden Boot contender, the unerring Erling Haaland, means Norway is favored to progress against the Ivory Coast, although this is its first knockout match in 28 years. — David Hickey, NBC news, 30 June 2026 Ditto Hugh Jackman’s unerring performance — perhaps his finest dramatic work yet — as a savage, unfeeling thug and unrepentant murderer and thief. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 Sir Charles, the Chuckwagon, the Round Mound of Rebound, has an unerring talent for getting to the point. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 June 2026 England, with only six survivors from its Rugby World Cup champion team last September, ultimately cruised to the six-try victory enhanced by Zoe Harrison's unerring right boot. — ABC News, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unerring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unerring
  1. unfailing
  2. infallible
  3. perfect
  4. flawless
  5. reliable
Adjective
  • Everything is infused with melancholy, the unfailing indicator of the fundamental rift between humans and their natural environment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Their reach was owed not just to the nine-member unit’s technical excellence and versatility but also their endless supply of positivity, of psychedelic Black power characterized by its leader’s unfailing belief in a beautiful tomorrow.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Definition of unfailing
Adjective
  • But after that 31-7 lead, there was a thought that Miami looked like a very good team but perhaps not an infallible one.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But Radcliffe noted that her method for screening polls is not infallible.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of infallible
Adjective
  • The outdoor second-floor deck is perfect for taking a break between museums—there's a table with complimentary coffee, fresh fruit, water, and seltzer available all day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Hotels, as well as airports, are perfect places to test this technology because their electricity usage follows quite predictable patterns.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • Exploring Ireland, one village at a time This was my first visit to Ireland, and the nine-day itinerary was a flawless introduction to all things Éire.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Fonda’s flawless silver pixie changed that, revealing his rare ability to transform gray hair from some something to be concealed into something to be expertly cultivated — a technique few colorists had dared to master.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • Radio signals also behave differently underwater, making reliable communication a persistent engineering challenge.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Our focus is on operating a safe and reliable heating system, doing critical infrastructure work cost effectively, and helping customers make ends meet through energy-efficiency programs, budget-friendly billing plans and financial assistance.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of reliable

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“Unerring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unerring. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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