as in unconquerable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
an indomitable spirit was needed to endure the rigors of pioneer life
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Recent Examples of indomitable
Ali, now 31, has defied her initial diagnosis, thanks to treatment from her mother's indomitable efforts, and so have so many more living with NMO.
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Brittany Talarico, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
His forehand then got messy under Sinner’s relentless pressure, and the increasingly indomitable Italian morphed into his maximally efficient, occasionally frightening, error-inducing self as the night wore on.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Starting with that suitcase and what was uncovered by the indomitable curiosity of a few women, a handful of historians and psychoanalysts who examined the origins of Sigmund Freud's groundbreaking work, and discovered — to their surprise — the female medical doctor who was there at the beginning.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
From upstate farmers reimagining their harvests to stylish urban brands, immersive retail experiences and diverse cultural collectives, New York cannabis is forging a path that reflects the state’s indomitable spirit.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
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Brittany Talarico, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
His forehand then got messy under Sinner’s relentless pressure, and the increasingly indomitable Italian morphed into his maximally efficient, occasionally frightening, error-inducing self as the night wore on.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Starting with that suitcase and what was uncovered by the indomitable curiosity of a few women, a handful of historians and psychoanalysts who examined the origins of Sigmund Freud's groundbreaking work, and discovered — to their surprise — the female medical doctor who was there at the beginning.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
From upstate farmers reimagining their harvests to stylish urban brands, immersive retail experiences and diverse cultural collectives, New York cannabis is forging a path that reflects the state’s indomitable spirit.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indomitable
Adjective
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The Latin word Invictus means unconquerable or undefeated.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
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Pitt’s tattoos include the first initials of each of his family members, a set of lines designed by the 49-year-old Maria actress, his ex-wife’s birthday, an outline of Ötzi the Iceman and the Latin word Invictus, which means unconquerable.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Angel City had Orlando on the ropes for a while, making last year’s seemingly invincible team look all too human.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Molly seduced me into knowing that real power lives in openness — in being available, not invincible.—
Nina E. Cerfolio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At every light switch, power socket, and on the road, an unstoppable revolution is already underway.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
21 Apr. 2025
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At this time last year, recall that The Bear looked like an unstoppable juggernaut in Comedy, only to spend the next few months getting flack for its low-on-laughs third season.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, the technological tools available to companies at this tier have significantly improved, empowering them to overcome obstacles that once seemed insurmountable.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The difference between the two can feel insurmountable.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Once seen as unbeatable, the military today teeters on the brink of collapse.—
Ye Myo Hein,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Apr. 2025
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The price on this pullout kitchen faucet is unbeatable, and so is the style.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In March and April, Birds of Magyar accounted for 6-10% of the total number of tanks and other armored vehicles, but only 1-2% of the amount of artillery.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Four Army soldiers died in late March after their armored vehicle was submerged in a swamp during a training exercise in Lithuania.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An e-mail publication was invulnerable to the caprices of social-media platforms and their algorithms.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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No authentication mechanism is invulnerable to exploitations.—
Ranjitkumar Sivakumar,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Superstar Harmanpreet Kaur's unbelievable 171 not out that destroyed an impregnable Australia in a remarkable semi-final upset was seen as a turning point.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
15 Oct. 2024
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But their defenses are not impregnable.—
David Zipper,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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“Indomitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indomitable. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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