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as in unerring
not being or likely to be wrong
a teacher with an infallible memory for names
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as in reliable
not likely to fail
an infallible cure for hiccups
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Recent Examples of infallible
The private school, Feather River Adventist School, is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, part of the Protestant Christian denomination whose followers believe the Bible is the infallible word of God and in the second coming of Christ.
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Karina Tsui, Holly Yan and Nicole Chavez, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Over jackets, over dresses, over other sweaters or even over your favorite coat, the simplest and most everyday action becomes an infallible trick to elevate an outfit.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
The infallible head of the Holy See, in all his sovereignty, saying the quiet part out loud?
—Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
These agencies are not infallible, but someone has to make the call about what will be allowed in our food, in our air, in our water, as pharmaceutical therapeutics and so on.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Karina Tsui, Holly Yan and Nicole Chavez, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Over jackets, over dresses, over other sweaters or even over your favorite coat, the simplest and most everyday action becomes an infallible trick to elevate an outfit.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
The infallible head of the Holy See, in all his sovereignty, saying the quiet part out loud?
—Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
These agencies are not infallible, but someone has to make the call about what will be allowed in our food, in our air, in our water, as pharmaceutical therapeutics and so on.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infallible
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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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Earth signs are known to be practical, reliable, grounded, and patient.—
Maya Layne,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Mental health providers also can use Behavioral Health 360 to share reliable information and resources with their clients, helping to supplement in-person care, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Pitaya Foods Smoothie Pops Refreshing, super yummy and full of healthy ingredients, Pitaya Foods Smoothie Pops are perfect for growing heroes and health-conscious snackers.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Each of these picks brings a relaxed, elegant vibe with just a hint of drama—perfect for pairing with pointy heels at Easter or fisherman sandals on vacation.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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First, this coverlet was flawless upon unpacking and fit very well, even on a thick mattress.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Arne Slot has built his flawless Liverpool side on Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Too much is still uncertain in college sports to know for sure.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Of course, that mystery will unfold over the course of the season, sure to include misdirects and diversions along the way.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Infallible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infallible. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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