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she has been unfailingly optimistic throughout this ordeal
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Recent Examples of unfailingly
The data is unfailingly honest.
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Simon Rogers, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Stanley Tucci is back as Nigel, Miranda’s unfailingly loyal consigliere, who never butchers a bon mot or wears the same pocket square twice.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The service The disarmingly young staff (200-plus for 83 rooms), dressed in variations of beige, white and green are all unfailingly lovely and bend-over-backwards helpful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
That and making sure that next time, you are seated far away from her — and near one of the unfailingly polite and pleasant women instead.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
In a season where the top tier has separated itself from everyone else, Michigan has unfailingly remained consistent, never dipping lower than seventh in the nation (its preseason ranking).
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Unapologetic, opinionated and unfailingly authentic, the 39-year-old rarely hides his thoughts or feelings inside or outside the ropes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Chait has extensive experience presenting to the Board of Education and unfailingly upholds the administration’s perspective.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Simon Rogers, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Stanley Tucci is back as Nigel, Miranda’s unfailingly loyal consigliere, who never butchers a bon mot or wears the same pocket square twice.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The service The disarmingly young staff (200-plus for 83 rooms), dressed in variations of beige, white and green are all unfailingly lovely and bend-over-backwards helpful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
That and making sure that next time, you are seated far away from her — and near one of the unfailingly polite and pleasant women instead.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
In a season where the top tier has separated itself from everyone else, Michigan has unfailingly remained consistent, never dipping lower than seventh in the nation (its preseason ranking).
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Unapologetic, opinionated and unfailingly authentic, the 39-year-old rarely hides his thoughts or feelings inside or outside the ropes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Chait has extensive experience presenting to the Board of Education and unfailingly upholds the administration’s perspective.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfailingly
Adverb
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Congress has not always fulfilled its oversight responsibilities, and the differences between the last two administrations are a clear example of that.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The middle child Ameya didn’t always appreciate Nadya calling the shots.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Miss Yvonne insisted on her beauty constantly, unapologetically, nonstop, even when no one asked.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The field office constantly coördinated with local social-services agencies, hospitals, funeral homes, jails.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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That’s a rarity for Edwards, who has become the voice of the Mighty Macs, consistently leading the team and pushing her teammates to keep getting better.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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While other safeties have had success with that small frame, the Dolphins must learn if Taaffe has the strength and tackling ability to bring opponents down consistently as the team’s last line of defense on just about every single play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Yes, the bad guys are invariably punished, but there’s always a cost, and typically one that goes beyond the death of poor Jerry.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The incident was under review, but previous reviews have almost invariably absolved Israeli troops of blame.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Although he will get booed whenever the Cubs return to his hometown to face the Milwaukee Brewers, his body of work there (707-625) helped set a solid foundation for the small-market franchise that has continually frustrated its big-city rival.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Scientists are continually learning more about how this incredible avian diversity evolved.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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“Unfailingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfailingly. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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