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
The forward sensors can see up to about 60 ft (18 m) and will track obstacles up to about 28.6 mph (43.2 km/h), which isn't bulletproof, but should help.
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New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Time will tell how bulletproof this model truly is.
—Jeremy White, Wired News, 20 Nov. 2025
The Mona Lisa is protected by bulletproof glass and a custom high-tech display system as part of broader anti-theft measures across the museum.
—Thomas Adamson, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2025
How to prepare bulletproof coffee Still want to try bulletproof coffee?
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Time will tell how bulletproof this model truly is.
—Jeremy White, Wired News, 20 Nov. 2025
The Mona Lisa is protected by bulletproof glass and a custom high-tech display system as part of broader anti-theft measures across the museum.
—Thomas Adamson, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2025
How to prepare bulletproof coffee Still want to try bulletproof coffee?
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bulletproof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulletproof
Adjective
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At the premiere of The Godfather in 1972, Evans felt utterly invincible.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
9 Feb. 2026
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Thirteen wins on the trot, and chasing the Women’s Super League record of 19 victories in one season, looking all the more invincible with Kerolin’s return, Andree Jeglertz’s calm approach and Bunny Shaw’s form.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At noon, the Bolivarian National Guard forces confronted them in the streets with armored trucks and tear gas.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Wilcox has a prior criminal history that includes convictions in Nebraska for Hobbs Act robbery, use of a weapon during a violent crime, and the armed robbery of an armored car, as well as convictions for bank robbery in Iowa and various other financial offenses, according to court documents.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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That is partly because no other power had enjoyed America’s unique circumstances—largely invulnerable to foreign invasion, because of its strength and its distance from the other great powers, and thus able to deploy force thousands of miles from home without leaving itself at risk.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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Moreover, a culture where everyone tries to look invulnerable is harmful.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Which explains couldn’t: if Meta had ever been a monopoly, there’s no way its shareholders would have ever allowed $70 billion in new spending meant to expand an already impregnable moat.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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But their quarterback issues could make those defenses look impregnable.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Throughout its 40-plus years in Park City, Sundance has earned a reputation for offering new filmmakers an unbeatable time.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Not only is the deal unbeatable, but the patent leather looks so luxe.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Heavily recruited football standout Elyjah Staples has been almost unstoppable in the last two games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Seattle’s side was nearly unstoppable, holding the Patriots scoreless until the fourth quarter.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The dilemma seemed insurmountable at the time.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The filing argues that custody is a nonwaivable jurisdictional requirement and that remote court proceedings would raise insurmountable problems, including the inability to verify identities, enforce perjury laws, or protect classified information.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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The film delves into the fragility of the human mind, the dangers of AI warfare, and the indomitable spirit required to confront terror in an increasingly digital world.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Your team looks sublime, indomitable even, a touch of the divine.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Bulletproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulletproof. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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