improbably

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Recent Examples of improbably Played with exquisite, improbably expressive steeliness by Florence Pugh, Cathy does not awaken from nowhere as a predator. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026 The Corner Store’s cocktail list includes martinis inspired by everything from prosciutto and melon to cacio e pepe, and even an improbably fancy artichoke dip. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 The beach is the stuff of postcards and paintings, hugged by cliffs with improbably radiant aquamarine water and a giant conical rock formation right in the middle of the bay. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 And, improbably, so did winning play by the building’s primary soccer tenant. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026 However improbably, our timelines just barely overlapping, Blake had come to the pier to kick off his trip, heading east on Route 66. — New York Times, 28 July 2026 More than a decade after Van Halen‘s last performance and six years after the death of guitarist Eddie Van Halen, the band’s David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen are reuniting … improbably for a TED Talk. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026 Raymond’s father and uncle founded Thrifty Drug Stores, the homegrown chain remembered with particular tenderness for dispensing ice cream in improbably perfect cylinders. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Delphinus, the Dolphin, hovers to the left of Altair, while tiny Sagitta, the Arrow, hangs above Altair, looking improbably compact. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improbably
Adverb
  • The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • His incredibly sharp eye for talent coupled with strong instincts and deep relationships are a dynamic combination for artist management.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Below, Plambech dives into the impossibly challenging Rescue and heading up Zurich’s doc jury.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • And yet there is also a particle accelerator, impossibly small by today’s standards.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Improbably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improbably. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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