as in incredibly
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of improbably
The marble plaque is improbably specific.
—
Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The series won multiple BAFTAs and became, improbably, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s favorite television program.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
At the Final Four next weekend, that role belongs, improbably, to Illinois.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
At the Final Four next weekend, that role belongs, improbably, to Illinois.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Ahmad plays Shah Latif, a British Pakistani actor, who, owing to the exertions of his faithful, often frustrated agent, Felicia (Weruche Opia), is improbably auditioning to be the next James Bond.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Atlanta Hawks star Jonathan Kuminga improbably made the sixth-longest basket in NBA history during the third quarter of the team’s 135-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The series once again finds itself in a prescient position with the industry on the precipice of an extinction-level event, and Valerie once again rises to the occasion with a message worth hearing, delivered with a smile that’s improbably radiant.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Perry won a Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007, his second NHL season, before improbably ending up on the losing end of the championship series in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The series won multiple BAFTAs and became, improbably, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s favorite television program.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
At the Final Four next weekend, that role belongs, improbably, to Illinois.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
At the Final Four next weekend, that role belongs, improbably, to Illinois.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Ahmad plays Shah Latif, a British Pakistani actor, who, owing to the exertions of his faithful, often frustrated agent, Felicia (Weruche Opia), is improbably auditioning to be the next James Bond.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Atlanta Hawks star Jonathan Kuminga improbably made the sixth-longest basket in NBA history during the third quarter of the team’s 135-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The series once again finds itself in a prescient position with the industry on the precipice of an extinction-level event, and Valerie once again rises to the occasion with a message worth hearing, delivered with a smile that’s improbably radiant.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Perry won a Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007, his second NHL season, before improbably ending up on the losing end of the championship series in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improbably
Adverb
-
In the transfer portal era, making contributions at a championship-caliber program like Ohio State as a true freshman are incredibly rare.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
-
The first thing that struck me was the gold necklace’s incredibly lightweight nature, clocking in at just 25 grams.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Yet both sides of the weight-loss debate became attached to impossibly doctrinaire positions.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
-
And for those less inclined to splurge on beauty tech, Biodance’s newest version of their viral collagen Real Deep mask infuses PDRN and caviar for an impossibly glowy complexion.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Improbably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improbably. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
