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inerrant

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Recent Examples of inerrant Robinson was a devoutly Protestant academic who believed in the Bible’s inerrant truth. Andrew Lawler, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2022 Its author, Harold Lindsell, a seminary professor and the powerful editor of Christianity Today magazine, warned that evangelical progressives no longer believed that the Bible was the inerrant word of God. Diana Butler Bass, CNN, 17 June 2021 Luther believed that Scripture is inerrant and intelligible. Stefan Beck, Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2021 He was taught that a lustful glance or a sip of wine would result in perpetual torment, and that the Quran was the literal and inerrant word of God; because the Quran didn’t mention dinosaurs, dinosaurs had never existed. Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 8 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inerrant
Adjective
  • Holding the two halves together builds something that neither half could make alone, and treating either as infallible turns them into engines for manufacturing enemies and alienating friends.
    Robert T.F. Downes, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Experts are not infallible, science evolves, new facts emerge.
    Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Complete with zip pockets, a continuous drawstring loop, and reflective properties, these leggings are perfect for hiking, jogging, and other outdoor activities.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The 1-liter purse’s faux fur exterior feels cozy against the skin and is ideal for winter styling, according to Lululemon shoppers who give it a near-perfect rating.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Natural Materials Introducing natural elements that bring the outdoors inside are a foolproof way to make your interior feel calming.
    Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Tasty any night of the week, but especially on a cold one, this roasted chicken is practically foolproof and is made in a single pan.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Much of its success lies on the shoulders of Edgerton, who delivers an unerring performance — his best yet.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2025
  • The sense of place is unerring, the chamber-piece atmosphere exactingly Bergmanesque.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025

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“Inerrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inerrant. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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