inerrant

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Recent Examples of inerrant Robinson was a devoutly Protestant academic who believed in the Bible’s inerrant truth. Andrew Lawler, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2022 Its author, Harold Lindsell, a seminary professor and the powerful editor of Christianity Today magazine, warned that evangelical progressives no longer believed that the Bible was the inerrant word of God. Diana Butler Bass, CNN, 17 June 2021 Luther believed that Scripture is inerrant and intelligible. Stefan Beck, Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2021 He was taught that a lustful glance or a sip of wine would result in perpetual torment, and that the Quran was the literal and inerrant word of God; because the Quran didn’t mention dinosaurs, dinosaurs had never existed. Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 8 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inerrant
Adjective
  • 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
  • The presumption that my doctor was infallible.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Adjective
  • Lewis recruit Jake Matise worked a perfect final 1 1/3 innings to earn the save for Mount Carmel (22-10, 10-4).
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • His big hit improved the club to 21-6 overall and a perfect 11-0 in league play.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • Turn your favorite breakfast duo into a filling casserole with this foolproof recipe.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • Fencing is the only foolproof way to keep critters out.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Aaronson’s finishes were unerring and clinical.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Inerrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inerrant. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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