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
Thank you to our extraordinary military and our indomitable POTUS.
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Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 22 June 2025
Super Mario World Photo: Courtesy of Nintendo Of course, the one game that All-Stars doesn’t possess is the indomitable Super Mario World.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
The fact is that the indomitable Erdogan has run out of room to maneuver.
—Henri J. Barkey, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2025
The film is a tribute to the indomitable human spirit and the unsung heroes who emerge in the face of tragedy.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 22 June 2025
Super Mario World Photo: Courtesy of Nintendo Of course, the one game that All-Stars doesn’t possess is the indomitable Super Mario World.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
The fact is that the indomitable Erdogan has run out of room to maneuver.
—Henri J. Barkey, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2025
The film is a tribute to the indomitable human spirit and the unsung heroes who emerge in the face of tragedy.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indomitable
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Mountains as towering, imposing and seemingly unconquerable landscapes have been metaphorically linked to power and challenge.—
Jenny Hall,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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The Latin word Invictus means unconquerable or undefeated.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even though these spaces feel invincible in the moment, they’re so easily taken away or criminalized.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2025
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Nonetheless, many political observers deemed Sunday’s low turnout an embarrassing setback for a party that had seemed near invincible in its extraordinary march to power since its emergence less than a decade ago.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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At this point, Chisholm’s teammates must have his lyrics memorized, as he’s been nearly unstoppable since returning from an oblique strain earlier this month.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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The cast is unstoppable in this one, with Boyega stoic and grounded, Foxx chaotic and off the chain, and Parris warm and focused.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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But without Jayson Tatum healthy, the odds [against them] winning a championship are insurmountable.—
Peter A. Berry,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
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In truth, this decision is a small spark of good news that would shine much more brightly if manatees weren’t facing threats that seem almost insurmountable over the long run.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Amazon Prime Day is packed with unbeatable home deals, making now the perfect time to replace, refresh, and redecorate.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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On top of the unbeatable facilities and location, the Houstonian’s memorable hospitality had our voters eager for repeat visits.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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When the war first started, large drones like the TB2 Bayraktar were used to destroy armored vehicles.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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On Monday night, a group of Israeli soldiers walked across a route used by tanks and armored vehicles about a mile from the border fence when a bomb exploded.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Lila, so often implacable and invulnerable, is scared and uncertain.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2024
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But his opposition to regulation was invulnerable to evidence.—
Paul Romer,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2020
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Something technical would surely have been appropriate: Which programming language is most vulnerable, which most impregnable?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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Superstar Harmanpreet Kaur's unbelievable 171 not out that destroyed an impregnable Australia in a remarkable semi-final upset was seen as a turning point.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
15 Oct. 2024
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“Indomitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indomitable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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