inerrant

adjective

Definition of inerrantnext
as in infallible

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inerrant
  1. infallible
  2. perfect
  3. foolproof
  4. unerring
Adjective
  • Look For What's Missing From The Data Strong marketing leaders know data is directional, not infallible.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Instead, he was treated as an infallible saint.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of infallible
Adjective
  • In comparison, the Sparks, without an offensive rebound until the end of the third quarter, were forced to make perfect shots, though that was far from the team’s grasp.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • While no missile defense system offers perfect protection, modern layered architectures have significantly improved the ability to detect, track, and intercept increasingly sophisticated threats.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • There are several potential solutions, but none are foolproof.
    — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026
  • Two different kinds of potatoes and the foolproof combo of seasonings will see you through this recipe.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Definition of foolproof
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of unerring
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“Inerrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inerrant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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