as in invincible
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
this year the coach's strategy seems bulletproof
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Recent Examples of bulletproof
No offshore trust or jurisdiction is completely bulletproof.
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Adam Fayed, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Warsh's theory of inflation is designed to make an essentially bulletproof case for cuts in this economy, unless something changes drastically.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
While the administration could theoretically attempt to use alternative trade maneuvers to replicate the tariffs, there is no guarantee such a transition would be seamless or legally bulletproof.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet Rubio remains powerful and relatively aloof, not bulletproof but at least wearing a little bit of Teflon.
—Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2025
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Adam Fayed, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Warsh's theory of inflation is designed to make an essentially bulletproof case for cuts in this economy, unless something changes drastically.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
While the administration could theoretically attempt to use alternative trade maneuvers to replicate the tariffs, there is no guarantee such a transition would be seamless or legally bulletproof.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet Rubio remains powerful and relatively aloof, not bulletproof but at least wearing a little bit of Teflon.
—Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulletproof
Adjective
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Of course, honey badgers (Mellivora capensis) aren’t invincible.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That was still a sharp commercial comedown for a tentpole that so recently seemed invincible.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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The otherwise contemporary firm HOK’s interpretation features a row of square columns bookended by two bulky, mausoleum-like volumes — a kind of architectural equivalent to armored power shoulders.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Using armored vehicles, Snow said the agencies were able to safely extricate officers who were pinned down behind their patrol cars.—
Robert McGreevy , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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No one should have to prove themselves by pretending to be invulnerable.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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He-Man has superhuman speed and strength and is invulnerable to most damage.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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On that occasion a team made up of players who had all been born in Haiti shocked an Italy team famed for its impregnable defense.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The multiple attacks could be a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable, despite attackers often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
Haruna Umar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In particular, the Cubs seemed unbeatable at Wrigley Field for a stretch, winning 15 straight.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Compared to light-wash pants, dark-wash styles have an elegance to them that’s pretty much unbeatable.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Investors should buckle up for a bumpy ride as multiple risks have suddenly converged to test what looked like an unstoppable stock rally.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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With the global success of Chinese EVs and other products, Xi’s plans may appear unstoppable.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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These were insurmountable issues with less than six months to get the special on screen, even if post-production would have been shortened by the absence of an international partner.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Hopefully not insurmountable ones, and the biggest needs to be making Marathon a success.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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Such a situation can be even more difficult to handle than facing an indomitable champion on the other side of the net.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Bulletproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulletproof. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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