as in incredulous
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
tried to explain her weeklong disappearance with an incredible tale of abduction by a total stranger
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Recent Examples of incredible
Letscher’s more-than-endearing script runs the entire gamut of emotions without ever feeling manipulative or treacly, and pulls it all off in less than 90 minutes – an incredible feat.
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Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Some incredible people were with us at the beginning, but life happens.
—Jon-Michael Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
But their asking price makes sense considering how incredible the veteran infielder has been.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Additional announcements and new, incredible initiatives are on the horizon—so make sure to return to this page and follow us on Instagram to stay updated.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 29 July 2025
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Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Some incredible people were with us at the beginning, but life happens.
—Jon-Michael Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
But their asking price makes sense considering how incredible the veteran infielder has been.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Additional announcements and new, incredible initiatives are on the horizon—so make sure to return to this page and follow us on Instagram to stay updated.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incredible
Adjective
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The spectacle left many South Africans watching at home incredulous and saw Ramaphosa make his strongest remarks on the matter yet.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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Since being posted, the video has been viewed more than 8 million times and liked by over 160,000 users, leaving viewers both entertained and incredulous.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Written and directed by Michael Gallagher, The Leader tells the unbelievable true story of UFO cult leaders Marshall Herff Applewhite (Nelson) and Bonnie Lu Nettles (Farmiga), who inspired hundreds of people to abandon their families, drop out of society, and prepare to evacuate planet Earth.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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Looking back over the past 10 years, Powell said Firefly's growth is immeasurable — but not unbelievable.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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However, evidence suggests that consistently getting it right over the long term is extremely unlikely.—
Rory O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The state has argued that Black would be unconscious and unlikely to feel pain.—
Kelly Puente,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Junior lawyers are increasingly using AI tools as a stopgap under pressure to meet impossible deadlines.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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The neutral cushions are bleach-cleanable and nearly impossible to stain.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Across the Gaza Strip, every day, families are facing unimaginable challenges and choices.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the victim’s family are dealing with the aftermath of an unimaginable tragedy.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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These are monumental achievements, inconceivable in the past, that will allow the state to navigate the swings and roundabouts a deluded Congress imposes on us.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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With the new high-rise apartments on offer, investors—so far, mainly locals and Albanians living overseas—are paying prices that would have been inconceivable just five years ago.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Thomas, Scheffler, DeChambeau, McIlroy and Koepka are seen throughout the movie, participating in Gilmore’s ridiculous training sessions and eventually battling an antagonistic group of golfers from the fictional Maxi professional golf league.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 July 2025
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These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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The fresh tomatoes and basil on the pan-toasted bread was fantastic.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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The Pacific Northwest city has been growing in popularity as a destination in recent years, with great access to outdoor adventure, a fantastic Chinatown, and experiences like sailing around in a hot tub boat.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
30 July 2025
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“Incredible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incredible. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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