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.

Examples of the impossible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In June, the Knicks pulled off the impossible and won their first NBA championship in 53 years, sending the city into a frenzy of infectious energy. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

This iteration of the Knicks has built a legacy on never giving up, turning the impossible into possible and carrying the weight of America’s largest city. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Le Bleis said the future of L’Oréal Professionnel is about making the impossible possible and shifting paradigms. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

From a childhood fascination with a tarot deck to performing for audiences around the world, Antoniou has built a career around turning the impossible into unforgettable theatre. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the impossible

• possible