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
The indomitable matriarch Cathy Ames (Florence Pugh) is typically considered the villain of this American epic.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Even in the harshest descriptions of the violence and almost unbelievably cruel twists of fate that Yarris endured (the DNA testing keeps getting accidentally mucked up), Brody lends him a vital indomitable spark.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
But Rene faced this uphill climb with the same indomitable spirit that defined her, filling her days with smiles, prayers, good deeds and with adventures, especially after tests offered up hope that the disease had been halted.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The film delves into the fragility of the human mind, the dangers of AI warfare, and the indomitable spirit required to confront terror in an increasingly digital world.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Even in the harshest descriptions of the violence and almost unbelievably cruel twists of fate that Yarris endured (the DNA testing keeps getting accidentally mucked up), Brody lends him a vital indomitable spark.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
But Rene faced this uphill climb with the same indomitable spirit that defined her, filling her days with smiles, prayers, good deeds and with adventures, especially after tests offered up hope that the disease had been halted.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The film delves into the fragility of the human mind, the dangers of AI warfare, and the indomitable spirit required to confront terror in an increasingly digital world.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indomitable
Adjective
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Ryan Borucki relieved him, the White Sox scored twice more, and the Giants faced an unconquerable deficit as baseball’s lowest-scoring team.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Big ask here, but this is not an unconquerable field.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Of course, honey badgers (Mellivora capensis) aren’t invincible.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That was still a sharp commercial comedown for a tentpole that so recently seemed invincible.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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The Giants can be excused for indulging in that moment of nostalgia, but the reality is it’s been a long time since Beckham was the unstoppable force from those clips who routinely caught slants and broke 60-yard touchdowns.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Yet, in the face of this seemingly unstoppable tide, Florida has chosen a different path.—
John Koufos,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The 24-time grand slam champion held a nearly insurmountable record of 289-1 when leading by two sets to none in majors – according to the TNT broadcast – and Fonseca having a mountain to climb may be an understatement.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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In a weak American League, Detroit’s five-game deficit in the wild-card standings is not insurmountable.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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In particular, the Cubs seemed unbeatable at Wrigley Field for a stretch, winning 15 straight.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Compared to light-wash pants, dark-wash styles have an elegance to them that’s pretty much unbeatable.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The clashes started Monday when demonstrators blocked an entrance to the facility and federal agents in riot gear brought out armored vehicles.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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How active protection systems work An APS integrates radar, electro-optical and infra-red (EO/IR) sensors, a fire control processor, and a countermeasure launcher into a single defensive suite mounted on an armored vehicle.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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He-Man has superhuman speed and strength and is invulnerable to most damage.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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Not even the most powerful American companies are invulnerable to cargo theft.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The multiple attacks could be a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable, despite attackers often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
Haruna Umar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The multiple attacks could be seen as a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable despite the jihadis often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Indomitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indomitable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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