as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
the formerly inconceivable idea that humans could land on the moon
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Recent Examples of inconceivable
The camera quality on Artemis, let alone the ability to livestream the views, was inconceivable during the Apollo era.
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Rebecca Boyle, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
For most of baseball’s history, formal affiliation with any form of gambling was inconceivable.
—Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Perhaps displacement resides in these inconceivable connections, in these scandalous imprecisions.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Now, the idea that reality TV might have been a fad, approaching its expiration date just five years after Survivor changed primetime and one year after The Apprentice changed the course of American history, is inconceivable.
—Judy Berman, Time, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconceivable
Rebecca Boyle, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
For most of baseball’s history, formal affiliation with any form of gambling was inconceivable.
—Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Perhaps displacement resides in these inconceivable connections, in these scandalous imprecisions.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Now, the idea that reality TV might have been a fad, approaching its expiration date just five years after Survivor changed primetime and one year after The Apprentice changed the course of American history, is inconceivable.
—Judy Berman, Time, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconceivable
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In an incredible twist of fate, a then-20-year-old Messi was actually photographed holding Yamal as a baby back in 2007.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In baseball, the incredible comeback of the Mets to beat the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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On several occasions throughout the game, Lakers players were incredulous after calls – or non-calls – from the crew.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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On several occasions, Lakers players were incredulous after calls — or no-calls — from the crew.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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After Mexico suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Sweden, their hopes of advancing hinged on South Korea’s team pulling off an unlikely victory over Germany.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Joining Merlin the duck in the pantheon of heart-stealers is Osito, an 8-year-old rescue poodle mix who's become an unlikely sensation after arriving at Mexico’s opening match perched on the back of a cargo bicycle, dressed in a Mexico jersey, sunglasses and a cap.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Few Western democracies are willing to embrace the kind of highly restrictive model that would make circumvention nearly impossible.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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Airbus engineers added an extra fuel tank and extended the aircraft’s range by approximately 1,000 nautical miles, allowing the planes to fly routes that were once technically impossible.—
Jake McGowan,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Imagining Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong brainstorming with President Ford and other leaders would have been unthinkable.—
John Leicester,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Despite such evidence that past population peaks are likely never to return for certain communities, the idea of a city planning for anything other than growth is almost unthinkable in public discourse.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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Numerous quantum systems demonstrated unimaginable capabilities a few years ago.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The documentary also features interviews from Simmons-Hancock's grieving family, who are still grappling with the unimaginable tragedy.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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During that time, something unbelievable happened — something the National Institutes of Health says only happens to one in 10 million adults a year.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The other thing family brings is a level of commitment that’s unbelievable.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Inconceivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconceivable. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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