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on every relevant occasion
she has been unfailingly optimistic throughout this ordeal
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Recent Examples of unfailingly
Toward his players, Cox was unfailingly loyal.
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Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The data is unfailingly honest.
—Simon Rogers, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Stanley Tucci is back as Nigel, Miranda’s unfailingly loyal consigliere, who never butchers a bon mot or wears the same pocket square twice.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The service The disarmingly young staff (200-plus for 83 rooms), dressed in variations of beige, white and green are all unfailingly lovely and bend-over-backwards helpful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
That and making sure that next time, you are seated far away from her — and near one of the unfailingly polite and pleasant women instead.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
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).
—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
Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The data is unfailingly honest.
—Simon Rogers, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Stanley Tucci is back as Nigel, Miranda’s unfailingly loyal consigliere, who never butchers a bon mot or wears the same pocket square twice.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The service The disarmingly young staff (200-plus for 83 rooms), dressed in variations of beige, white and green are all unfailingly lovely and bend-over-backwards helpful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
That and making sure that next time, you are seated far away from her — and near one of the unfailingly polite and pleasant women instead.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
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).
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfailingly
Adverb
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There was always a good chance Mahomes would be ready for the team’s season opener, and the Chiefs provided an update recently saying Mahomes may be ready for training camp.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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While El Niño doesn’t always perform as expected for Southern California, some experts still find value in using its arrival as a scene-setter for potential weather impacts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Stir in the butter until melted, add the garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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During a debate on April 28 hosted by CBS, candidates discussed everything from health care to the Golden State’s home insurance crisis and consistently took jabs at one another.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The report said policymakers could also help by strengthening access to affordable housing, transportation, child care and other social supports that can affect whether people are able to consistently seek treatment.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Family dynamics have frequently been at the heart of Koreeda’s films, invariably distinguished by his exceptional direction of children.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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In practice, technology providers that treat product development as a closed process almost invariably drift from the needs of their customers.—
Eilon Reshef,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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That public has continually widened its gullet and gulped.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Twilio Predictively Tames Its Customer Service System Communications leader Twilio has launched a conversational AI assistant that continually evolves.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Unfailingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfailingly. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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