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as in unerring
not being or likely to be wrong
an unfailing judge of personal character
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as in reliable
not likely to fail
the writer's unfailing sense of humor is again evident in his newest book
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Recent Examples of unfailing
Whether this is the result of self-determination or New York’s unfailing hand of fate is one of the city’s great mysteries.
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airmail.news, 30 Nov. 2024
Indeed, there is convincing evidence of momentum in stock and other asset returns, but this is not an unfailing natural law.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
But the matchup came down to Tim Walz’s record in Minnesota versus his opponent’s unfailing defense of Donald Trump.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
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
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airmail.news, 30 Nov. 2024
Indeed, there is convincing evidence of momentum in stock and other asset returns, but this is not an unfailing natural law.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
But the matchup came down to Tim Walz’s record in Minnesota versus his opponent’s unfailing defense of Donald Trump.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
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
See All Example Sentences for unfailing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfailing
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There’s a Shakespearean grandeur to David King, the all-powerful New York music-label boss who’s famous for his unerring ability to spot rising talent.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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As always, Reichardt’s impeccable craft is front and center: the film’s naturalism and remarkable period detail creating a portrait of unerring authenticity and psychological mystery.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Throughout Amorim’s tenure, United’s wide combinations have been present, but other tactical problems, poor execution and the lack of a reliable goalscorer have impacted their productivity.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those events underscored the need for more reliable smoke management tools.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Native shrubs perfect for fall Chokeberry Chokeberry features crimson or orange leaves in autumn, with red berries that can persist through winter.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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The midweight fabric is perfect for layering on chillier fall days, while the snap closure leaves room for easy venting.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On paper, the setup was nearly flawless.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The French cast is flawless, as is Zoey Deutch in a pixie cut as Jean Seberg.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
1 Sep. 2025
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Accuracy, Bias, and Human Oversight Matter Biometric systems aren’t infallible.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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By contrast, a collaboration tool doesn’t need to be anywhere close to infallible to be useful.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Unfailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfailing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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