infallibly

adverb

Definition of infalliblynext
as in perfectly

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Recent Examples of infallibly The 600 Critics Choice voters, who range across North America and abroad, often predict the Oscar winners, but not infallibly. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026 With words infallibly falling short, Pritam mingled realism with a fragmentary style of narration that meshes together social encounters, violent episodes, vivid metaphors, disturbing dreams, memories, intimate self-reflections, and introspection on society. — JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infallibly
  1. perfectly
  2. properly
  3. correctly
  4. rightly
  5. appropriately
  6. fittingly
  7. aptly
  8. suitably
Adverb
  • All the President’s Men' (1976) Not only an American classic, but likely the only movie where a close-up of a busy typewriter is a perfectly satisfying ending.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Cheesy, salty, and perfectly spicy, these Southern favorites will be the first snack snatched up at your gathering.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • The chronic disease, which impairs the body’s ability to properly regulate blood sugar, contributed to 94,445 deaths that year.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Consoles, controllers, accessories, weird VR gloves that never worked properly, but mostly the games themselves.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 2 July 2026
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • In 1785, astronomer William Herschel set about mapping our galaxy, correctly determining the disk-like shape of the Milky Way but incorrectly placing the solar system at its heart.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • Choosing the right products and using them correctly supports overall health and well-being.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
Definition of correctly
Adverb
  • Many leaders are rightly enthusiastic about how AI can help reduce burnout, eliminate drudgery and free people up for more meaningful work.
    — Carrie Varoquiers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Today, the Court rightly rejected efforts to undermine that core protection and instead upheld a principle that is essential to our democracy.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of rightly
Adverb
  • This sci-fi extravaganza was the perfect summertime escape that was appropriately launched over the festive Fourth of July week.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • Before adopting and offering access to AI agents, organizations need to learn which can withstand today’s adaptive attacks by ensuring data, assets and privacy are appropriately secure.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of appropriately
Adverb
  • Tah missed Germany’s first sudden-death effort before player of the match Jose Canale fittingly sent Paraguay through, inflicting Germany’s first penalty shootout defeat at a World Cup.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • The final destination on our whistlestop tour is, fittingly, Smithson’s 1970 work Spiral Jetty, on the northeastern shore of the Great Salt Lake.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of fittingly
Adverb
  • Additionally, the company is offering a non-alcoholic beverage aptly named the Firework Fizz, which launched June 25 and has strawberry popping boba for a festive effect.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Daylilies are aptly named, as their flowers only last for a single day.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026
Definition of aptly
Adverb
  • His hushed, ragged whisper feels suitably weathered, fitting a collection of songs that never are in a hurry.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026
  • There is a lot riding on all involved improving a situation best described as chaotic and perhaps most suitably described as unwarranted.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
Definition of suitably

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“Infallibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infallibly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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