as in unfailing
not being or likely to be wrong
an unerring taste in interior decoration
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Recent Examples of unerring
Cooper has unerring showbiz instincts.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The tale she’s lived to tell emerges, for all its crotchety complaints, from a place of unerring loyalty.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s a Shakespearean grandeur to David King, the all-powerful New York music-label boss who’s famous for his unerring ability to spot rising talent.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
The South Korean master’s two most recent features, the sumptuous erotic period piece The Handmaiden and the intricate neo-noir romance Decision to Leave, showed him at the height of his powers, an elevated genre director with unerring control.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The tale she’s lived to tell emerges, for all its crotchety complaints, from a place of unerring loyalty.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s a Shakespearean grandeur to David King, the all-powerful New York music-label boss who’s famous for his unerring ability to spot rising talent.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
The South Korean master’s two most recent features, the sumptuous erotic period piece The Handmaiden and the intricate neo-noir romance Decision to Leave, showed him at the height of his powers, an elevated genre director with unerring control.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unerring
Adjective
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His unfailing commitment to civilian authority gave time for government institutions to sink roots, and established norms that gelled into the professional ethos of our military today.—
Kori Schake,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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The young monarch is thought to have spent an hour alone before taking up her duties with the unfailing stoicism that would come to define her historic reign.—
Hope Coke,
Vanity Fair,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The drones are not infallible because the wind — or other drones — can cause the cables to tangle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Not a great job, mind you, and certainly not an infallible one.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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This Oxo spinner remains one of the most reliable options, with a smooth pump mechanism and sturdy construction that holds up better than most.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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In his first varsity season, the junior infielder/pitcher has developed into a reliable reliever for the Warriors.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Unerring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unerring. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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