1
as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
this 18th-century chest of drawers is considered a faultless example of early American craftsmanship
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as in innocent
free from guilt or blame
I may have broken my share of things in the past, but in this instance I am entirely faultless
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Recent Examples of faultless
In Terminator, an all-powerful, faultless AI becomes sentient, decides that humans are the enemy, and sets off a nuclear apocalypse.
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Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
That isn’t to say Lee was faultless.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
The food of Eric Ripert and his team is faultless, and the dining room staff wraps you in a blanket of hospitality.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
The chocolate coating on these is faultless, but the pretzel inside is more hard than crispy, and the almond butter filling falls flat.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
That isn’t to say Lee was faultless.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
The food of Eric Ripert and his team is faultless, and the dining room staff wraps you in a blanket of hospitality.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
The chocolate coating on these is faultless, but the pretzel inside is more hard than crispy, and the almond butter filling falls flat.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faultless
Adjective
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The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set yourself up for summer entertaining with this rearrangeable option that fits up to six people, or snag a dining table and stools that a reviewer said are perfect for al fresco meals.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Abe told a judge at an April 27 proceeding that Allen has no prior arrests or convictions and is presumed innocent under the law.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Same goes for the three separate books that were pitched to me at the same time by the same publisher, all themed around why OJ Simpson is innocent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Students are turning in flawless essays and problem sets, yet many can’t explain their work, a troubling sign that generative AI is replacing actual learning in higher education.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Foundations that once gave them a flawless base are settling into fine lines.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Abney doesn’t have the ideal size for the position, which has likely contributed to him still being available.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jacas took a pre-draft visit to New England that helped sell him as an ideal fit for the Patriots.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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All of this is combined with undeniable skill through an impeccable interplay of different tones, textiles, and textures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Is this how the duo keep themselves in notoriously impeccable shape?—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The officials are not blameless.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Atlanta isn’t totally blameless in this mess.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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That dynamic reflected what’s become the new world order for the Chiefs, whose superb 2022 draft class was highlighted by McDuffie.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The superb dry martini includes a splash of chamomile while La Violetera pays homage to Madrid’s traditional violet candies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Faultless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faultless. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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