as in unconquerable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
an indomitable spirit was needed to endure the rigors of pioneer life
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Recent Examples of indomitable
The indomitable matriarch Cathy Ames (Florence Pugh) is typically considered the villain of this American epic.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Even in the harshest descriptions of the violence and almost unbelievably cruel twists of fate that Yarris endured (the DNA testing keeps getting accidentally mucked up), Brody lends him a vital indomitable spark.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
But Rene faced this uphill climb with the same indomitable spirit that defined her, filling her days with smiles, prayers, good deeds and with adventures, especially after tests offered up hope that the disease had been halted.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The film delves into the fragility of the human mind, the dangers of AI warfare, and the indomitable spirit required to confront terror in an increasingly digital world.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Even in the harshest descriptions of the violence and almost unbelievably cruel twists of fate that Yarris endured (the DNA testing keeps getting accidentally mucked up), Brody lends him a vital indomitable spark.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
But Rene faced this uphill climb with the same indomitable spirit that defined her, filling her days with smiles, prayers, good deeds and with adventures, especially after tests offered up hope that the disease had been halted.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The film delves into the fragility of the human mind, the dangers of AI warfare, and the indomitable spirit required to confront terror in an increasingly digital world.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indomitable
Adjective
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The Spurs led for more minutes than the Knicks and built seemingly unconquerable leads.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Ryan Borucki relieved him, the White Sox scored twice more, and the Giants faced an unconquerable deficit as baseball’s lowest-scoring team.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Of course, honey badgers (Mellivora capensis) aren’t invincible.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That was still a sharp commercial comedown for a tentpole that so recently seemed invincible.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Messi then pushed it up and launched an unstoppable left-footed arcing shot that skimmed the gloves of Algeria goalkeeper Luca (son of Zinedine) Zidane and into the top right corner.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The entire team stepped up, but Pulisic created the unmistakable energy and momentum that sent the contest down an unstoppable path.—
Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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These were insurmountable issues with less than six months to get the special on screen, even if post-production would have been shortened by the absence of an international partner.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Hopefully not insurmountable ones, and the biggest needs to be making Marathon a success.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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From that point on, the Knicks were virtually unbeatable.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The boutique inn's waterfront location in downtown Bayfield is unbeatable for travelers who plan to spend their time out on the lake.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The otherwise contemporary firm HOK’s interpretation features a row of square columns bookended by two bulky, mausoleum-like volumes — a kind of architectural equivalent to armored power shoulders.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Using armored vehicles, Snow said the agencies were able to safely extricate officers who were pinned down behind their patrol cars.—
Robert McGreevy , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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No one should have to prove themselves by pretending to be invulnerable.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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He-Man has superhuman speed and strength and is invulnerable to most damage.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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On that occasion a team made up of players who had all been born in Haiti shocked an Italy team famed for its impregnable defense.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The multiple attacks could be a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable, despite attackers often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
Haruna Umar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Indomitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indomitable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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