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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
By this time, Baratz had been in the business long enough to know his eye for talent was far from infallible.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 17 June 2025
While mobile boarding passes are a convenient and accessible way to have one of your most important travel documents at the ready, technology isn’t infallible.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
Whereas the Swiss international was the most dominant midfielder in German football in 2023/24, Xhaka was no longer infallible.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
But to see the grandfatherly Spielberg, whose work feels infallible today, reflect on it so long after the fact is one of the more striking elements of this extremely watchable documentary.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 June 2025
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 17 June 2025
While mobile boarding passes are a convenient and accessible way to have one of your most important travel documents at the ready, technology isn’t infallible.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
Whereas the Swiss international was the most dominant midfielder in German football in 2023/24, Xhaka was no longer infallible.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
But to see the grandfatherly Spielberg, whose work feels infallible today, reflect on it so long after the fact is one of the more striking elements of this extremely watchable documentary.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infallible
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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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The numbers look sensational — his frightening physical profile and an unerring ability to thump a football immensely satisfying on the eye — but there are still burning questions.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Virginia blends a rich history with today’s demand for fast, reliable internet.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Puerto Ricans deserve affordable, reliable power, and U.S. taxpayers deserve to know that recovery funds are being used to strengthen the grid rather than bankroll frivolous lawsuits.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While the Play Store is still not perfect, Google claims apps sideloaded from outside its store are 50 times more likely to contain malware.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Steep, green hills, difficult to grow crops on, but absolutely perfect for grazing cows.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yesterday’s pangrams were gainful, unfailing and unflagging.—
Julia Jacobs,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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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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Her products look flawless and feel incredible on the skin.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Aug. 2025
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According to Hertz, even though the repairs may have been flawless, the van was worth $842 less.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
28 Aug. 2025
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Under a decent shelter, sure, but not an open campsite.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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But Cara Horowitz, director of UCLA’s Frank G. Wells Environmental Law Clinic, wasn’t sure what that meant or how it’s applied.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Infallible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infallible. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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