unerring

adjective

ˌən-ˈer-iŋ How to pronounce unerring (audio)
Definition of unerringnext
as in unfailing
not being or likely to be wrong an unerring taste in interior decoration

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Recent Examples of unerring The presence of another Golden Boot contender, the unerring Erling Haaland, means Norway is favored to progress against the Ivory Coast, although this is its first knockout match in 28 years. — David Hickey, NBC news, 30 June 2026 Ditto Hugh Jackman’s unerring performance — perhaps his finest dramatic work yet — as a savage, unfeeling thug and unrepentant murderer and thief. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 Sir Charles, the Chuckwagon, the Round Mound of Rebound, has an unerring talent for getting to the point. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 June 2026 England, with only six survivors from its Rugby World Cup champion team last September, ultimately cruised to the six-try victory enhanced by Zoe Harrison's unerring right boot. — ABC News, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unerring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unerring
  1. unfailing
  2. infallible
  3. perfect
  4. flawless
  5. reliable
Adjective
  • Everything is infused with melancholy, the unfailing indicator of the fundamental rift between humans and their natural environment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Their reach was owed not just to the nine-member unit’s technical excellence and versatility but also their endless supply of positivity, of psychedelic Black power characterized by its leader’s unfailing belief in a beautiful tomorrow.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Definition of unfailing
Adjective
  • But after that 31-7 lead, there was a thought that Miami looked like a very good team but perhaps not an infallible one.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But Radcliffe noted that her method for screening polls is not infallible.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of infallible
Adjective
  • The outdoor second-floor deck is perfect for taking a break between museums—there's a table with complimentary coffee, fresh fruit, water, and seltzer available all day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Hotels, as well as airports, are perfect places to test this technology because their electricity usage follows quite predictable patterns.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • Small details are attended to with flawless execution—when the night is chilly, blankets appear at the dinner table; housekeeping and pool maintenance is timed so as not to interfere with your presence; transfers and shuttles are booked with ease.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Not every film was flawless, but few actors have ever had a stronger run of hits.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • Nothing Phone Nothing Phone Prime Day Deals The Nothing Phone (4a) combines a striking transparent aesthetic with a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display and reliable daily performance.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Tonight, the guy who has been most reliable, Chris Sale, is taking the mound for the Braves in this pivotal game.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of reliable

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“Unerring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unerring. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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