flawless

adjective

ˈflȯ-ləs How to pronounce flawless (audio)
Definition of flawlessnext
as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw a flawless performance of the piano concerto

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Recent Examples of flawless 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 The defense hasn’t been flawless, but the unit has exceeded expectations, including Saturday night against the Cougars. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026 After a nearly flawless debut, Iheanachor allowed his defender to get a hand on Rodgers’ arm on the first-half interception. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flawless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flawless
  1. perfect
  2. ideal
  3. excellent
  4. immaculate
  5. superb
Adjective
  • The Perfect Prescription is Spacemen 3’s masterpiece, an imperfect record made by one of the last holistically perfect groups of the 20th century.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The home office that completes this level offers a perfect spot for working from home.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • Under ideal conditions, electrons are slowed in their passage through the electron transport chain just enough that their energy can be transferred.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike ideal simulations, which assume quantum operations can be performed without errors, the new work models the disturbances that physical quantum processors encounter during calculations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of ideal
Adjective
  • Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Nikko Remigio’s reputation as a return man isn’t splashy plays, but rather excellent ball security.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Just a few small steps from the off-road parking lot led to a tiny teal door—the color a reflection of the island's immaculate waters.
    — Callie Thorpe, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • The 5-foot-10, 165-pound wide receiver also has a superb sense of timing.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These four superb films approach that reality from very different vantage points.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of superb

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“Flawless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flawless. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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