as in unfailing
not being or likely to be wrong
an unerring taste in interior decoration
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Recent Examples of unerring
James finds the wit in every line of Perkins’ script, playing his characters straight and with emotional depth while still showing an unerring instinct for where to place his verbal emphasis for maximum laughs as well as horror.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Cooper has unerring showbiz instincts.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The tale she’s lived to tell emerges, for all its crotchety complaints, from a place of unerring loyalty.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s a Shakespearean grandeur to David King, the all-powerful New York music-label boss who’s famous for his unerring ability to spot rising talent.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Cooper has unerring showbiz instincts.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The tale she’s lived to tell emerges, for all its crotchety complaints, from a place of unerring loyalty.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s a Shakespearean grandeur to David King, the all-powerful New York music-label boss who’s famous for his unerring ability to spot rising talent.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unerring
Adjective
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His unfailing commitment to civilian authority gave time for government institutions to sink roots, and established norms that gelled into the professional ethos of our military today.—
Kori Schake,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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The young monarch is thought to have spent an hour alone before taking up her duties with the unfailing stoicism that would come to define her historic reign.—
Hope Coke,
Vanity Fair,
7 Feb. 2026
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Similar to human drivers, Zoox's AI and safety systems aren't infallible, but the test ride vehicle didn't exhibit any odd behaviors that seemed problematic or scary for occupants.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The presumption that my doctor was infallible.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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There are no perfect conditions for making art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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India has deep literary traditions in several regional languages, and this delicious novella, translated from Kannada, is a perfect amuse-bouche.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Cook without Jobs would have run a flawless operation with nothing remarkable to operate.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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And third baseman D’Angelo Duran and shortstop Ethan Sanchez were flawless on ground balls.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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The insoles are made from a responsive yoga mat material that offers impressive arch support, while the outsoles are a sturdy rubber that’s grippy and reliable.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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Breakfast is straightforward and reliable, but dinner is where the kitchen shines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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“Unerring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unerring. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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