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
Coach Matt Eberflus lost his job after the sixth straight loss, in late November, having gone an almost inconceivable 5-19 in one-score games during his tenure as Chicago’s head coach.
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Building or expanding power plants to generate that much electricity on Altman’s timetable indeed seems almost inconceivable.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Even by Taylor Swift‘s standards, the numbers have been inconceivable.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, this administration’s protectionism and tariffs would have been inconceivable a decade ago.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Building or expanding power plants to generate that much electricity on Altman’s timetable indeed seems almost inconceivable.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Even by Taylor Swift‘s standards, the numbers have been inconceivable.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, this administration’s protectionism and tariffs would have been inconceivable a decade ago.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconceivable
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Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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Rami Malek has incredible range and a more nuanced film charting his descent into a pariah and Cassandra figure deserved so much more.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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Even the most incredulous of us listened to him describe the visions of fleeting stars that were enchanting enough to swoon the most beautiful people on this poor Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Origin of the Moscow Mule The Moscow Mule has an incredulous origin story.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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These reasons alone might be sufficient for those who hold the shares to consider taking profits or selling some of the upside option premium, anticipating that additional upside in the near term is unlikely.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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After all, Butler’s own success—as a child of a Black family that moved West from Jim Crow Louisiana during the Great Migration—would have been considered very unlikely at the moment of her birth.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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While Houston’s rally wasn’t quite as explosive, the Texans pulled off what once seemed impossible.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are great catches and there are impossible catches.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Their competence and steadiness, not headlines or rhetoric, are what keeps nuclear war unthinkable.—
Naveed Jamali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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So, in the face of unthinkable destruction, previously unthinkable proposals have now achieved thinkability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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Israel has endured unimaginable pain.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to these children and their families during this unimaginable time.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Working with the uniquely gifted Erin Foster, this unbelievable cast of talented, hilarious pros, amazing writers and incredible crew has been a truly great experience.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Working with the uniquely gifted Erin Foster, this unbelievable cast of talented, hilarious pros, amazing writers, and incredible crew has been a truly great experience.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Inconceivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconceivable. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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