bulletproof

adjective

ˈbu̇-lət-ˌprüf How to pronounce bulletproof (audio)
Definition of bulletproofnext
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 Besides abstaining from booze, scientists also don’t have a bulletproof way to prevent hangovers. — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026 No offshore trust or jurisdiction is completely bulletproof. — 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 See All Example Sentences for bulletproof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulletproof
  1. invincible
  2. armored
  3. invulnerable
  4. impregnable
  5. unbeatable
  6. unstoppable
  7. insurmountable
  8. indomitable
Adjective
  • Panettiere featured as the virtually invincible high school cheerleader Claire Bennet on the series across four seasons.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Maceta stood contemplating the invincible green of the pastureland.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of invincible
Adjective
  • In the summer of 2025, immigration agents, dressed in tactical gear and riding on horses and in armored vehicles, made a show of force through MacArthur Park trying to strike fear into the immigrant community.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Ukrainian forces have recently begun using mechanized tactics involving armored fighting vehicles to clear these positions.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of armored
Adjective
  • Google also doesn’t claim that SynthID is invulnerable—the original paper on the technology notes that the watermark is not intended to withstand adversarial attacks.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
  • For Ross, this gives the character a steadier presence than the standard invulnerable operative often found in genre fiction.
    — Matt Emma, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of invulnerable
Adjective
  • Dropped catches from Steve Smith, Green and Travis Head ensured yesterday's brief rally in the field fizzled out and allowed Bangladesh to bat itself into an almost impregnable position.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The shell of a good- sized adult abalone is more or less impregnable to most of the kelp forest’s predators, too strong and too thick for penetration.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2026
Definition of impregnable
Adjective
  • Nearby Cave Lake State Park, just 14 miles southeast of Ely, is another unbeatable spot for riding.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The fake ads often offer what appear to be unbeatable deals, capitalizing on people’s desperation.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of unbeatable
Adjective
  • Adam Fish is the CEO and co-founder of Ditto, an edge data platform built for unstoppable operations.
    — Adam Fish, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • After Kiyosaki appeared on Oprah in the spring of 2000, the book was unstoppable.
    — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of unstoppable
Adjective
  • Addressing the issue remains a seemingly insurmountable task.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Wahab had 51,610 votes to Hernandez’s 45,598, an insurmountable margin with just 255 ballots left to cure.
    — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of insurmountable
Adjective
  • Throughout her 60-year career, Dolly Parton became an indomitable force in country music, helping bring the genre to mainstream dominance.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • More than 70 years after her onscreen breakout, Audrey Hepburn‘s legacy is an indomitable Hollywood presence to attempt to recreate onscreen.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of indomitable

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“Bulletproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulletproof. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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