as in perfect
done, made, or planned so well that nothing can go wrong
a foolproof plan DNA fingerprinting gives police a virtually foolproof way to link a suspect to a crime scene.
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Recent Examples of foolproof
But, there are some foolproof ways to choose a sensory-friendly paint color.
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Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
But forgetting is foolproof if your water bottle is always slung around your neck.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Turn your favorite breakfast duo into a filling casserole with this foolproof recipe.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Picking out problem areas on a schedule is not a foolproof exercise, but there will always be a few places on the calendar that stand out.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
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Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
But forgetting is foolproof if your water bottle is always slung around your neck.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Turn your favorite breakfast duo into a filling casserole with this foolproof recipe.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Picking out problem areas on a schedule is not a foolproof exercise, but there will always be a few places on the calendar that stand out.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foolproof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foolproof
Adjective
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The reigning Olympic and world champion Lyles hasn’t been perfect in 2025, either.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Adidas Gender Inclusive Samba OG Sneakers The Adidas Samba sneakers are one of the most popular styles from the brand and a perfect versatile shoe for fall.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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No one expects their leaders to be flawless.—
Sean WillChene,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The perfectly still water creates a flawless mirror image of the stalactites above, tricking your eyes into seeing a vast, bottomless lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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The strategy was stress-tested against historical market downturns and became a reliable benchmark for retirees looking to stretch savings across three decades.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Dell has crafted a reliable everyday machine out of the 16 Plus.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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