1
as in tight
not allowing penetration (as by gas, liquid, or light)
the material for this coat is supposed to be impervious to rain
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2
as in dense
impossible to get through or into
the rain forest is impervious to all but the most dedicated explorers
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Recent Examples of impervious
The effect was to view non-European peoples as constitutionally bound by custom, impervious to progress, and inscrutable to the Western mind.
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Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
But these concepts are not, on their own, impervious to challenge.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Remember, Nathan isn’t strong, just impervious to pain.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
Even the Metroid franchise is not impervious to criticism.
—Lewis Gordon, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
But these concepts are not, on their own, impervious to challenge.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Remember, Nathan isn’t strong, just impervious to pain.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
Even the Metroid franchise is not impervious to criticism.
—Lewis Gordon, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impervious
Adjective
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Tour demands that players lift up their floors — and flaws — in tight moments.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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For smaller companies or those operating with tight budgets, these costs can seem prohibitive, especially when the return on investment (ROI) is uncertain or far beyond the headlights.—
Tim Houlne,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The company still relies on carriers for a portion of its deliveries, including the U.S. Postal Service, which is traditionally relied on for shipments to costlier and less dense rural areas.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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But liquid water is, unusually, denser than its solid icy form.—
Robin George Andrews,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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Achieving that often meant forgoing impermeable materials and permanent designs, which stands in stark contrast to the way modern-day water management works are constructed.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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Taxing cruise ships with foreign flags seems like a simple concept, like building an impermeable border wall.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Melania Trump wears black veil to Pope Francis' funeral as President Trump dons blue suit As the president's second term in office passes the 100-day mark, here is a closer look at the first lady's lookbook.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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After a raft of project announcements earlier this year, Netflix has offered a closer look at its 2025 film lineup from the Asia Pacific region at a special content showcase in Tokyo.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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That model, nicknamed iPhone 17 Air, will be super-slim, as little as 5.5mm thick.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The material is also thick enough to feel supportive but lightweight enough to wear year-round.—
Susan Brickell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Most of those minerals are currently buried beneath thick sheets of previously impenetrable ice.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Image Border The Wall The most memorable promise that Mr. Trump made on the campaign trail was to erect an impenetrable barrier along the entire southern border, which is almost 2,000 miles, and to have Mexico pay for it.—
Miriam Jordan,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Heavy snow and high winds could lead to whiteout conditions, making roads impassable in some areas, the NWS has warned.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The fleeing bear apparently had come to the foot of one of those vertical lava cliffs that make the walls of these canyons straight-sided and impassable in places.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
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Best Minimalist Pick: Kuru Flex Via Kuru may specialize in sturdy, supportive shoes—but that doesn’t mean all of its pairs feel clunky.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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It’s also loaded with features like USB passthrough and a sturdy wrist rest.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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“Impervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impervious. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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