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.
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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.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
Yet Rubio remains powerful and relatively aloof, not bulletproof but at least wearing a little bit of Teflon.
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Ross Douthat,
Mercury News,
26 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for 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
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
See All Example Sentences for bulletproof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulletproof
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This isn't to say that the shoes are invincible.
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Of course, honey badgers (Mellivora capensis) aren’t invincible.
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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.
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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.
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No one should have to prove themselves by pretending to be invulnerable.
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He-Man has superhuman speed and strength and is invulnerable to most damage.
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Alexander the Great conquered it in 332 BCE after building a causeway to what had been considered an impregnable island fortress.
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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.
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The coaster’s backstory incorporates the name of the village — named for the storms that sweep across the plains — and a local unbeatable bull that the matadors nicknamed Tormenta for his fierce strength and incredible speed.
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Langley's smash has proved unbeatable on Billboard's Hot Country Songs rundown for months, despite some incredibly tough competition.
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Haaland was unstoppable in qualifying, netting 16 goals, double the next-highest goalscorer in European qualifying.
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Positioning himself at the penalty spot, Manzambi struck a world-class, right-footed volley that Bosnian goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj got his hands on, but the blast was unstoppable.
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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.
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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.
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But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.
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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.
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“Bulletproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulletproof. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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