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
On the north side of the street, in front of the White House, a covered stage had been set up for the reviewing party, protected by bulletproof glass and flanked by tanks below.
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Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Interim manager Warren Schaeffer acknowledged that home runs have hurt his club, but also noted that Mejia has been almost bulletproof against the longball.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2025
Its applications include protective motorcycle gear, hockey neck guards that will prevent cuts from skates and even bulletproof vests.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Those resources range from active-shooter drills, which many argue do more harm than good, to pressing for bulletproof safe rooms and more armed personnel on school grounds.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Interim manager Warren Schaeffer acknowledged that home runs have hurt his club, but also noted that Mejia has been almost bulletproof against the longball.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2025
Its applications include protective motorcycle gear, hockey neck guards that will prevent cuts from skates and even bulletproof vests.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Those resources range from active-shooter drills, which many argue do more harm than good, to pressing for bulletproof safe rooms and more armed personnel on school grounds.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulletproof
Adjective
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Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was feeling invincible during the team’s victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night, improving to 5-1-1 on the season.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Safdie’s unabashed desire to plumb a seeming invincible figure’s decline made Kerr a wise choice for a subject, but also a somewhat bold one.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Several companies, mostly armored carrier companies, operate coin terminals where banks can withdraw and deposit coins.—
Ken Sweet,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Against armored targets, the outer jacket is stripped away upon impact, allowing the hardened steel core to penetrate alone.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, a culture where everyone tries to look invulnerable is harmful.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Michelle exists on a level that is invulnerable to reproach, termination, or cancellation.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Resilience is the key The word ‘resilient’ used to mean impregnable and capable of withstanding all challenges.—
David Parker,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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One of the grandest occasions in golf was in 1930, when the great Bobby Jones won the British Amateur at St. Andrews and then captured the claret jug at Royal Liverpool on his way to winning the Grand Slam of that era — the impregnable quadrilateral, as it was called.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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The unbeatable sale ends at midnight, when prices on furniture, decor, and bedding will jump back up.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The panoramic view from the first launch point is unbeatable, though eight acres of dazzling protea blooms unfurl below, nearly stealing the show.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Avatars for the unstoppable force of death.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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Antetokounmpo has been virtually unstoppable so far this season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Parents are already scheduling play dates and doctor’s appointments, so mapping out a bedtime routine can feel insurmountable.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 Oct. 2025
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But the 36-yard attempt by Finbar Bresnehan sailed wide right, and the Chieftains finally slayed a seemingly insurmountable opponent.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In his interview with Callaghan, Hunter spoke to his father's indomitable spirit, even in the face of health struggles and personal tragedy.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Autumn Springs is populated by finely wrought individuals, led by the indomitable Rose and her roguish friend Miller.—
Neil McRobert,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Bulletproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulletproof. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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