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
And while the rest of her Passover menu might change every year, matzo ball soup is a critical, immovable tradition.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
The prose must first uncover the immovable furniture, then introduce the immovable inhabitants.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Paris died in March 1986, less than two weeks after he was discovered to have an immovable brain tumor.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
This effect is amplified by motion: An immovable corpse causes less intense impressions than a moving zombie.
—Victor Erukhimov, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
The prose must first uncover the immovable furniture, then introduce the immovable inhabitants.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Paris died in March 1986, less than two weeks after he was discovered to have an immovable brain tumor.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
This effect is amplified by motion: An immovable corpse causes less intense impressions than a moving zombie.
—Victor Erukhimov, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immovable
Adjective
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That means moving from static education to intelligent enablement.—
Mike Britton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In addition to its yearly static list of billionaires, Forbes offers a real-time list, tracking the ups and downs of how many more millions or billions these billionaires are making — or losing — daily.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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All of which can be employed by Musk or anyone else using AI to target us with false political advertising tailored to our most stubborn biases, further dividing us, manipulating elections and solidifying what has already become a fascist state.—
Sal Recchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Then Curry, rattled by the monumental reverb of Kyrie’s shot, hurried into a stubborn approach on the ensuing possession, missed a desperate 3 over Kevin Love, who used his length and a rare display of defensive intensity to deny Curry a good look.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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And so with that came confidence and an unmovable quality to this character.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
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Though onscreen the plot necessitated that these women wind up married (and presumably with a mortgage), the fantasy of the single girl in her apartment has proved unmovable.—
Jennifer Wilson,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Football has typically accepted these lapses and quietly moved on, adamant that the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PED) is primarily a problem for other sports.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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It’s become the latest project that’s caused high tension among Prairie Village residents — with a new group that’s formed to rally residents to push against the city’s plans, while others are adamant for its approval.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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Despite setbacks — including talks of a walkout, which stalled when leadership got wind of the strategic move — the cheerleaders remained steadfast in their pursuit.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Hamas has remained steadfast against Israel’s attacks in Gaza.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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About 30 minutes later, three deputies debated how to book the immobile man.—
Christopher Damien,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Video posted on social media showed victims and debris strewn across a long stretch of road, with at least seven people lying immobile on the ground.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pre-season in still weeks away, so fans would do well to remember that and stay calm.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Debris is spilled onto the street after what the Mayor described as a bomb exploded near a reproductive health facility in Palm Springs, California, on May 17, 2025, in a still image from video.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis in his dissent in Myers v. United States in 1925 would have required even postmasters to be confirmable and even irremovable by the president.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Dec. 2024
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Impeachment is an irremovable stain on any presidency, and Trump knows it.—
Matt Ford,
The New Republic,
18 Dec. 2019
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“Immovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immovable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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