as in always
on every relevant occasion
she has been unfailingly optimistic throughout this ordeal
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Recent Examples of unfailingly
In a season where the top tier has separated itself from everyone else, Michigan has unfailingly remained consistent, never dipping lower than seventh in the nation (its preseason ranking).
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Unapologetic, opinionated and unfailingly authentic, the 39-year-old rarely hides his thoughts or feelings inside or outside the ropes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Chait has extensive experience presenting to the Board of Education and unfailingly upholds the administration’s perspective.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
In interactions with journalists, Gu is unfailingly polite but often returns to familiar talking points.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Thanks to its unfailingly delicious menu and vibey energy, Ruby’s has been the site of many an industry tea session.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
American Express travel data show bookings to Japan among Gen Z and millennials have surged 1,300% since 2019, turning the country into an idealized escape where trains are on time, streets are spotless, and strangers are unfailingly polite.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Some authors of quasi-impossible books like Nabokov (Ada, or Ardor), Pynchon (Gravity’s Rainbow) and Wallace (Infinite Jest) nevertheless manage to write unfailingly entertaining sentences that never lose a certain vernacular crackle, and that are often funny.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Alexa Chung’s lob is unfailingly cool.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Unapologetic, opinionated and unfailingly authentic, the 39-year-old rarely hides his thoughts or feelings inside or outside the ropes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Chait has extensive experience presenting to the Board of Education and unfailingly upholds the administration’s perspective.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
In interactions with journalists, Gu is unfailingly polite but often returns to familiar talking points.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Thanks to its unfailingly delicious menu and vibey energy, Ruby’s has been the site of many an industry tea session.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
American Express travel data show bookings to Japan among Gen Z and millennials have surged 1,300% since 2019, turning the country into an idealized escape where trains are on time, streets are spotless, and strangers are unfailingly polite.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Some authors of quasi-impossible books like Nabokov (Ada, or Ardor), Pynchon (Gravity’s Rainbow) and Wallace (Infinite Jest) nevertheless manage to write unfailingly entertaining sentences that never lose a certain vernacular crackle, and that are often funny.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Alexa Chung’s lob is unfailingly cool.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfailingly
Adverb
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For guests, a table is always available without prior reservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Chickpeas With Greek Salad always fit the bill.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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During this stretch run, school is constantly in session for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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That information will be constantly updated beginning about one minute after liftoff until Orion begins its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere about 10 days later.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Originally opened in 1997, Churchill Grounds was a core venue for live jazz for nearly 30 years and one of only a handful of places where music performances could be consistently enjoyed in Atlanta.—
Mike Jordan,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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As a result, Gen Z still consistently lags older generations in financial literacy across all eight key personal finance areas measured by TIAA, with many young adults struggling to answer basic questions about saving, borrowing, and investing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The crowd roars, and phones record the seconds-long interaction, which then invariably is shared on social media.—
Alexandra Starr,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the fertilizer shock triggered by the attack on Iran will invariably mean that people around the world have less to eat.—
Frank Morris,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Tamura’s fellow medical students came to visit him after orientation, and continually checked in on him.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The show continually wobbles between these two poles.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Unfailingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfailingly. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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