as in perfect
done, made, or planned so well that nothing can go wrong
a foolproof plan DNA fingerprinting gives police a virtually foolproof way to link a suspect to a crime scene.
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Recent Examples of foolproof
Ultimately, a foolproof test for fake wine remains a far-off idea.
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Chris Hall, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
Homemade foolproof fudge can be stored in the freezer, wrapped and sealed tightly in freezer safe plastic wrap or a container, for up to three months.
—Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
From gifts for new moms (eye masks, motherhood journals) to foolproof ideas that also make great gifts for all the women in your orbit (beauty goodies to pamper her and food presents to feed her soul), these ideas never miss.
—Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Here below is my foolproof path for how the Titans can go 17-0 in 2024.
Week 1: at Chicago Bears — Rookie quarterbacks almost never win their debuts.
—Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2024
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Chris Hall, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
Homemade foolproof fudge can be stored in the freezer, wrapped and sealed tightly in freezer safe plastic wrap or a container, for up to three months.
—Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
From gifts for new moms (eye masks, motherhood journals) to foolproof ideas that also make great gifts for all the women in your orbit (beauty goodies to pamper her and food presents to feed her soul), these ideas never miss.
—Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Here below is my foolproof path for how the Titans can go 17-0 in 2024.
Week 1: at Chicago Bears — Rookie quarterbacks almost never win their debuts.
—Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foolproof
Adjective
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Rooms are bright and airy, and the front porch is perfect for lazy afternoons.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Herbal Corsican rosés are perfect with soft goat cheeses and the ricotta-like local cheese, brocciu.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not that The Last of Us has ever been, for all the breathless praise it’s received, a flawless work of art.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Performance management should be designed to inspire the best possible performance from employees, facilitate flawless execution by managers and develop an organization with a strong performance culture.—
Dr. Lisa Toppin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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At home, our Xfinity WiFi gateways and extenders create a fast, reliable, and secure connection in every corner of your home.—
Comcast,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Furthering its commitment to sustainable infrastructure, the company announced plans to expand its ultra-fast charging network internationally to help address the increasing demand for fast and reliable EV charging solutions.—
Lyubov Artemenko,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Foolproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foolproof. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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