the impossible
noun
: something that cannot be done or that is very difficult
Expecting people to do a good job in such a short time is asking the impossible.
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Hotel Jackson has seemingly done the impossible with its mix of Old West architecture and modern amenities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Enzo Maresca, however, will attempt to do the impossible.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
How does Kevin Cheveldayoff pull off the impossible?
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the impossible
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“The impossible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20impossible. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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