unfailingly

adverb

Definition of unfailinglynext
as in always
on every relevant occasion she has been unfailingly optimistic throughout this ordeal

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Recent Examples of unfailingly Belieu’s poems take place in the unfailingly disappointing real world, lit by the beauty of compromises and transgressions. — Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 These itineraries, clever and unfailingly rewarding, have made the initiative a great success. — Ingrid D. Rowland, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026 Hernandez was struck by how unfailingly kind the attorneys were. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Tell us about the crew From the waitstaff in the restaurants to the bartenders to the butler, the crew members were unfailingly polite and helpful. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Khalil is unfailingly polite, in a way that can come across as mannered, almost aloof. — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 The pattern is just as unfailingly elegant on these short, squoval nails. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 July 2026 Add in unfailingly polite locals, potent Dark and Stormys, and those famous knee-length shorts to reasons why T+L readers love it. — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 The offerings are unfailingly creative and unconventional, playing with unexpected shapes and flavors. — Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfailingly
  1. always
  2. constantly
  3. consistently
  4. invariably
  5. continually
Adverb
  • Surfing To Cannes MIPCOM always needs a bit of glitz and glamor and this year that largely came in the form of those beloved red shorts and swimsuits.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Our industry-leading investment in artist development has always guided that work and will continue to do so.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • The whiplash is a lot to process, and Dominique Purdy, who makes music as the Koreatown Oddity, constantly works to make sense of it.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
  • From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • Marshall has consistently voted against Senate War Powers Resolutions aimed at halting or restricting military operations in Iran.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Disturbingly, for now, there seems to be no consistently effective remedy to the situation.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • In my experience, the involvement of ketamine or other drugs invariably makes a bad situation worse – complicating consent, impairing judgment and reducing inhibitions.
    — Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Literacy will not invariably preserve sanity and democracy in the face of a climate disaster or a devastating economic crisis.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of invariably
Adverb
  • Here, the honey bee achieves the same objective with flexible structures that continually twist and change shape.
    — Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The exchange speaks to a broader shift in how craft is continuing to be understood, not as a static inheritance but as a living body of knowledge, continually shaped by those who practice it.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of continually

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“Unfailingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfailingly. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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