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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 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?
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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
The annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon is consistently an unfailing feel-good fete as the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals lauds area philanthropists and this year's was no exception.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, arkansasonline.com, 3 Dec. 2023
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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
The annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon is consistently an unfailing feel-good fete as the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals lauds area philanthropists and this year's was no exception.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, arkansasonline.com, 3 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfailing
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People who can simultaneously attend to the needs of a newborn and a toddler have my unerring admiration; anyone working in recruitment should recognize their panoply of transferable skills immediately.Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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With unerring specificity, OSGEMEOS have mastered the art of spray paint, introducing thin, precise lines of color into their work.Michelle Mehrtens, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
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And while that’s not a reason to abandon AI tools, a recent study should remind programmers that even reliable versions of the technology are still prone to bouts of weirdness—like claiming knee X-rays can prove someone drinks beer or eats refried beans.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Geminids, which are bright and have a yellow hue, are considered one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors are usually seen per hour during its peak, NASA says.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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This solution is also perfect to prepare for emergency power outages.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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For me this has served as a perfect excuse to try more lagers and pilsners in 2024 than ever before.Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Madison is flawless in these closing scenes: stunned, heartbroken, unable to respond to the tentative romantic gestures of a Russian henchman who's taken a shine to her.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nicholas Hunter goes from glib to gripping as Whizzer; Max Green adds a hilarious goofiness to unconventional psychiatrist Mendel; and Juno McQueen is flawless as Jason, often the wisest character onstage.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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While there are notable and beautiful bright spots to All or Nothing (most of which go to infallible Leigh regular Ruth Sheen), the film really doubles down on the ambient misery of these people’s lives.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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That the Panthers came that close revealed the limitations of an Eagles defense that isn’t infallible.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Unfailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfailing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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