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
Adjective
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This is for the incredible army of women that surround and uplift me.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Much like Sabitzer, Irvine does not put up incredible statistics, but is vital to the team functioning on the pitch.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Rodriguez is unlikely to gain the 529 votes needed to surpass Vega, according to county results.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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In 1977, two women living in the United States Embassy in Moscow become unlikely spies.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Here, violence and death are daily occurrences, and getting ahead feels impossible but is always top of mind.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Still, Henry says Musk has a way of clearing hurdles the industry thought impossible.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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That Leo was invited to speak to Las Cortes Generales showed a level of acceptance for the Catholic Church in a political setting that might have been unthinkable even a few years ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Creating an effect that would look homemade — shoddy, even — was initially unthinkable for Vickers.—
Carita Rizzo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
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That figure would have seemed almost unimaginable in traditional motorsport.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Seeing RINOs drop like flies (Republicans in Name Only) brings unimaginable joy to the hearts of those of us who love America.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The pilots of our B2s were unbelievable.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Plus, Pink will be hosting for the first time — and she's teased that she's set to sail through the Radio City skies with some unbelievable acrobatics.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Inconceivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconceivable. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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