as in unfailing
not being or likely to be wrong
an unerring taste in interior decoration
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Recent Examples of unerring
Of course, social media, with its unerring ability to optimize our feeds for outrage, has only amplified that tendency.
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Bryan Walsh, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The film’s blistering opening salvo, a frenetic shootout designed to introduce us to Fok’s unerring dedication to old-school law enforcement, sees the camera adopt Fok’s POV for much of the action.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
But the development is less iterative, and not just because a novel needs a different kind of pacing, a need that Buzzati meets with unerring judgment.
—Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
People who can simultaneously attend to the needs of a newborn and a toddler have my unerring admiration; anyone working in recruitment should recognize their panoply of transferable skills immediately.
—Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Bryan Walsh, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The film’s blistering opening salvo, a frenetic shootout designed to introduce us to Fok’s unerring dedication to old-school law enforcement, sees the camera adopt Fok’s POV for much of the action.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
But the development is less iterative, and not just because a novel needs a different kind of pacing, a need that Buzzati meets with unerring judgment.
—Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
People who can simultaneously attend to the needs of a newborn and a toddler have my unerring admiration; anyone working in recruitment should recognize their panoply of transferable skills immediately.
—Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unerring
Adjective
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Yesterday’s pangrams were gainful, unfailing and unflagging.—
Julia Jacobs,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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She’s put off by his sweetness, his refusal to respond to her meanness and his unfailing encouragement, expressing pride in her tiniest recovery wins.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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Related article With no clear exit strategy in Iran, Israel risks another war with no end The bomb shelters have not offered infallible protection.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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Authoritarian leaders frequently operate from deep insecurity or an overwhelming need to appear infallible.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The Nike Cortez sneakers are my go-to—they’re easy, comfortable, and perfect for styling upon arrival, too.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Every great move leaves something behind; the goal isn’t to be perfect but committed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The Setup Is Perfect For Activism And Restructuring Red Lobster’s recent bankruptcy serves as a prime example of not wanting things to be flawless.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Local water sausage executes a flawless 360,493° ultra-zoom mega spin.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
13 June 2025
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As such, trees grown from seed provide a reliable and affordable (free) option for backyard growers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Beyond simply offering a competent and reliable service, however, Lazarus knew that the repair process needed to be streamlined with a client-centric approach from start to finish.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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“Unerring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unerring. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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