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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
If your style is more corporate than casual, silk and polka dots are an unfailing mix.
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Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
In addition to writing about God’s unfailing love, Guthrie also addresses the tough questions that people of faith may grapple with: Why would an all-powerful God allow suffering?
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
On some dramas, such bad behavior can be part of the draw; no one is watching Euphoria or Yellowjackets for the unfailing kindness of their leads.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2023
Fleece as a material offers one of the most unfailing protection against the cold elements.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 29 Dec. 2022
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Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
In addition to writing about God’s unfailing love, Guthrie also addresses the tough questions that people of faith may grapple with: Why would an all-powerful God allow suffering?
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
On some dramas, such bad behavior can be part of the draw; no one is watching Euphoria or Yellowjackets for the unfailing kindness of their leads.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2023
Fleece as a material offers one of the most unfailing protection against the cold elements.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 29 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfailing
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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
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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
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As a meta-analysis, the researchers noted that their report provides more reliable answers than a smaller, singular study.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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An uptick in office lease signings has led some to hope the office rental market has hit bottom, but others, like landlord and developer Garrett Lee, believe there’s a more reliable path forward than trying to convince tenants to return: converting offices into apartments.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Still, Edwards doesn’t profess to be a future Caleb Williams or even junior quarterback Mason Atkins, who led the Blackhawks to a perfect 9-0 regular season and the Class 8A playoffs last fall.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Demi Moore, after her perfect performance at the Globes, should take the win.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2025
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How To Successfully Migrate To The Cloud Data center migrations are complex and critical undertakings, where flawless execution is essential for success.—
Vikas Agarwal,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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While the collaboration commemorated their almost 25-year friendship, Pat McGrath celebrated the male models by sending them down the runway with ultra flawless and hydrated skin.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
22 Jan. 2025
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Daniels has been infallible in the postseason, beating every scheme and exposing every defensive trick.—
J.J. Bailey,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Checkers are not infallible, and their successes are mostly due to hard work and creativity.—
Fergus McIntosh,
The New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Unfailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfailing. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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