1
as in static
incapable of moving or being moved
that boulder is immovable, even with a bulldozer
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
despite tears and pleading, the police officer was immovable on the matter of a hefty fine for speeding
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Recent Examples of immovable
The unstoppable force of Sally’s resentment and the immovable object of Theo’s perseverance are not an ideal dramatic combination.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Rival cars are immovable objects that you’ll sometimes get stuck and turned around on, and other times, completely bounce off.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026
Even as Klay Thompson and the rest of the non-Steph Curry members of the 2010s dynasty faded away, Green remained immovable.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
But what is called for now is the spirit of that man in Tiananmen Square, that immovable character, a human who insists on getting home to do the things that give his life purpose and will not let a few tanks get in his way.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Rival cars are immovable objects that you’ll sometimes get stuck and turned around on, and other times, completely bounce off.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026
Even as Klay Thompson and the rest of the non-Steph Curry members of the 2010s dynasty faded away, Green remained immovable.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
But what is called for now is the spirit of that man in Tiananmen Square, that immovable character, a human who insists on getting home to do the things that give his life purpose and will not let a few tanks get in his way.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immovable
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Had the Broncos remained static offensively, there is no way Webb would have received a fair shot at calling plays.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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The room’s furniture remains eerily static, while their bodies’ movements leave traces imprinted around the frame.—
Sammy Loren,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Its hot water wash dissolves stubborn grease on the mop pads, while its specialized Curv design prevents long hair from tangling around the brushes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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For any stubborn coffee stains on the carafe, apply baking soda directly to the interior surface and gently scrub with a soft sponge or toothbrush.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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Yet throughout it all, Maduro ruled on, seemingly unmovable.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The same institution founded on the principle of easy and open community collaboration could now be proving unmovable—trapped between the need to adapt and an institutional resistance to change.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Jan. 2026
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Both of them are adamant that this tragedy was avoidable, pointing to Irving Marsaw's long list of convictions that span more than 20 years.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Porzingis was adamant his health is now under control.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Amorado then slashed the motionless Espinoza’s neck with a machete, prosecutors said.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The study suggests that having eight eyes may improve depth perception during stationary hunting, a strategy suited to an ambush predator waiting motionless beneath cover.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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The island is experiencing its worst days since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union, Havana’s steadfast patron.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Prince William and Princess Kate aren't the only British royals with steadfast food preferences.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Dalton was immobile in the blowout loss to Buffalo, and clearly, the Panthers wanted someone who could match, or at least simulate, starter Bryce Young’s fluidity in the pocket.—
Mike Kaye
March 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Medical officers skied down the frozen halfpipe to tend to the slender, immobile frame on the snow.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Beazley showed a still image of the man to a firm supervisor.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Local artists will lead sketching still-life arrangements of skulls, seed pods, turtle shells, tree bark, greens and fruit.—
Janet Kusterer,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Immovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immovable. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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