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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One bullet struck a patrol vehicle where deputies were taking cover, while another hit an armored vehicle occupied by a deputy.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Renault has agreed a partnership with French defense contractor Thales to produce a new armored vehicle, marking the latest collaboration effort between Europe's auto and defense sectors.—
Sean Conlon,Alex Harring,Justina Lee,
CNBC,
14 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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From that point on, the Knicks were virtually unbeatable.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The boutique inn's waterfront location in downtown Bayfield is unbeatable for travelers who plan to spend their time out on the lake.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Messi then pushed it up and launched an unstoppable left-footed arcing shot that skimmed the gloves of Algeria goalkeeper Luca (son of Zinedine) Zidane and into the top right corner.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The entire team stepped up, but Pulisic created the unmistakable energy and momentum that sent the contest down an unstoppable path.—
Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The thing to remember is that outside of perhaps an insurmountable fear of water, there’s a cruise out there for just about everybody.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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During Game Four, the Wu-Tang Clan provided the halftime entertainment, taking the stage when the Knicks were down a seemingly insurmountable 29 points.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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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 21 Jun. 2026.
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