as in incredulous
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
tried to explain her weeklong disappearance with an incredible tale of abduction by a total stranger
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Recent Examples of incredible
The show is also adding Ashley Walters, who earned an Emmy nomination for his incredible turn playing the lead detective in Netflix’s Adolescence.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
But those efforts on the glass were incredible.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Getting in and really working on this show, that was just incredible.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
And at the end, throw an incredible party and thank them for their support and love!
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incredible
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
But those efforts on the glass were incredible.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Getting in and really working on this show, that was just incredible.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
And at the end, throw an incredible party and thank them for their support and love!
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incredible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incredible
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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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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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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
Adjective
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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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Most movie stars of the time lived above the boulevard in the Hollywood Hills, and the first Academy Awards ceremony took place at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel (a venue that seems inconceivable today).—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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If the sheer distance Albert travels is inconceivable to those of us with more earthbound callings, his on-air stats are equally mind-boggling.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Vegan, non-GMO, and delicious, these creatine gummies are a fantastic way to ease into taking creatine supplements without having to worry about mixing powders.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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To livestream the Falcons-Colts online on NFL Network, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Another week, another ridiculous highlight from five-star Houston quarterback commit Keisean Henderson.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The duo overcame their absolutely ridiculous difference in height and went on to win the Mirror Ball Trophy.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Incredible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incredible. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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