How to Use foolproof in a Sentence

foolproof

adjective
  • DNA fingerprinting gives police a virtually foolproof way to link a suspect to a crime scene.
  • These hacks aren't foolproof, so take what works for you and leave the rest.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Whip up our foolproof poached eggs and hollandaise sauce as the base of the dish.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2022
  • The most foolproof way to stow and track items is with clear storage bins.
    Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 29 Dec. 2022
  • Tap or click for the foolproof steps to make the job a lot easier.
    Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022
  • Proenza Schouler faux-fur coat A faux fur is a foolproof way to stay warm.
    Porter Simmons, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2023
  • This not to say that the 420 Cup is entirely foolproof.
    Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 1 June 2022
  • My foolproof self-care move is a hot bath in the evening, with a bunch of magnesium salts thrown in.
    Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 24 Sep. 2020
  • As with any gizmo, keep in mind that these things are not foolproof.
    Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 19 June 2020
  • But these are not foolproof, as there are now thousands to choose from and some that are very risky.
    Jonathan Dash, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
  • But the tool isn't foolproof, OpenAI warned in a blog post Tuesday.
    Peter Weber, The Week, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The truth is there’s no foolproof way to gauge how close or far away the Pacers are from that caliber of team.
    J. Michael, Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2019
  • The most foolproof way to avoid heat damage is a no-brainer: Don't use heat.
    Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 21 Dec. 2020
  • The Instant Pot also is a foolproof and a hands-off way of making rice.
    cleveland, 29 June 2020
  • However, the best alarm clock—rather the best foolproof alarm clock—is an alarm clock that can do both.
    Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Her method is a foolproof way to get that chicharrón as well as tender meat that falls off the bone.
    New York Times, 22 Mar. 2021
  • Yet Tranel is the first to admit that even an out-of-the-box solution like this one isn’t foolproof.
    New York Times, 11 Aug. 2021
  • This small-batch ice cream and sorbet shop is a foolproof place to indulge.
    Megha McSwain, Chron, 3 June 2022
  • There isn’t a foolproof solution, but a tight fit along your cheeks and nose will help a lot.
    John Kennedy, Popular Science, 10 Dec. 2020
  • According to Henry, the best part of this recipe is how foolproof this meal is to make.
    People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022
  • Here’s a foolproof method for making the perfect hardboiled egg and a few tips.
    Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, 18 Oct. 2019
  • The duo is all that’s needed for a flawless, even faux tan that is foolproof to apply.
    Celia Shatzman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Get her foolproof recipe for smashed burgers with caramelized onions from the new book below!
    People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022
  • The small-but-mighty makeup bag must-have is foolproof to use and takes very little time to apply.
    Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com, 6 Apr. 2020
  • What is a foolproof method to tell whether someone has stopped breathing?
    Pat Myers, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
  • This is a foolproof way to torch calories while staying cool.
    Stephanie Mansour, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2019
  • The junction was foolproof with checks and double checks but it wasn’t—the men liked to say—idiotproof.
    Justin Beal, Harper’s Magazine , 12 Dec. 2022
  • These recipes have stood the test of time and are inratables—foolproof.
    Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Size Fournier offers a foolproof formula to find the right size heater for your space by estimating ten watts for every square foot.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024
  • Under a vest Vests and short-sleeve T-shirts make a nearly foolproof combo, regardless of your outer layer’s form.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024

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