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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
This trusted patience anchored in God's unfailing love is indeed necessary in our lives, especially when facing the most difficult and painful situations.
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Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Whether this is the result of self-determination or New York’s unfailing hand of fate is one of the city’s great mysteries.
—airmail.news, 30 Nov. 2024
Indeed, there is convincing evidence of momentum in stock and other asset returns, but this is not an unfailing natural law.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
But the matchup came down to Tim Walz’s record in Minnesota versus his opponent’s unfailing defense of Donald Trump.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
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Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Whether this is the result of self-determination or New York’s unfailing hand of fate is one of the city’s great mysteries.
—airmail.news, 30 Nov. 2024
Indeed, there is convincing evidence of momentum in stock and other asset returns, but this is not an unfailing natural law.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
But the matchup came down to Tim Walz’s record in Minnesota versus his opponent’s unfailing defense of Donald Trump.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfailing
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With unerring precision Bechdel invokes Joyce, Proust, Colette, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, and other authors her father loved, to shed light on his troubled interior.—
Charlie Tyson,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
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His second goal of the night, inside 30 minutes, was another unerring strike into the roof of the goal.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Its toll is seen as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Lightweight, quick-drying, and trail-tough, these pants have been a reliable companion for hiking and travel.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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The world is all about them, and they are constantly focused on creating a perfect image of themselves in front of others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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This results in chewy little springs perfect for pasta salads, but also a rich ragù.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Road playoff wins also require flawless help defense and execution down the stretch, especially against an historically great team that entered the Finals 80-18.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Wearing loose clothing afterward will be your best bet for a flawless tan.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
5 June 2025
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Authoritarian leaders frequently operate from deep insecurity or an overwhelming need to appear infallible.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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An infallible dealmaker, resourceful problem-solver and filmmaker-friendly bon vivant, Ammar has played a pivotal, yet often behind-the-scenes role, in building cultural and cinematic bridges between Europe, the U.S. and the Arab world over the last 50 years.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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“Unfailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfailing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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