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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
In a world where trust now comes at a premium, trust in your GenAI strategy starts with trusting the data that fuels it, and the most unfailing data in your business lives in your contracts.
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Monish Darda, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Yesterday’s pangrams were gainful, unfailing and unflagging.
—Julia Jacobs, New York Times, 19 May 2025
What is most important, always, is an unfailing loyalty to Trump.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 25 Apr. 2025
Not just for the exceptional wines, but for these supremely authentic interactions that are born from an unfailing dedication to the land.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
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Monish Darda, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Yesterday’s pangrams were gainful, unfailing and unflagging.
—Julia Jacobs, New York Times, 19 May 2025
What is most important, always, is an unfailing loyalty to Trump.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 25 Apr. 2025
Not just for the exceptional wines, but for these supremely authentic interactions that are born from an unfailing dedication to the land.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfailing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfailing
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So the head golf pro there needs to not only know the game and its rules, but also must have the unerring instincts of an excellent cruise director combined with an air traffic controller.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Aaronson’s finishes were unerring and clinical.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Affordable yet reliable, the JBL Vibe Beam wireless earbuds are terrific for listening to your favorite tunes while commuting, hiking, exercising or at the beach.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, there is a reliable method for keeping crows out of your yard and letting the others live in peace.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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On this postcard-perfect corner of Canada’s northeastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador that’s slammed by wind and waves, cod-fishing communities hold on to their distinctive settler history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Anything less than near-perfect means teams are preparing for a potential delay.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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This, plus tanking penalties, feels nearly flawless.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Imanaga will give up home runs as a fly ball pitcher, so living to fight another day is more valuable than trying to be flawless.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Note that mmWave tech isn’t infallible, however.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2026
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Trump remains popular among his base and remarkably infallible in the eyes of his loyalist administration and still commands extraordinary deference from many leaders in his party.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Unfailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfailing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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