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
Yes, our indomitable city blonde has held onto some of her historic bad luck.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Betsy’s indomitable spirit and resilience were extraordinary, as was her commitment to MCW.
—Thomas Koetting, jsonline.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The display includes a video showing the power of nature and the indomitable spirit of Ellicott City’s community.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Are today’s successes due to luck or your indomitable spirit?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Betsy’s indomitable spirit and resilience were extraordinary, as was her commitment to MCW.
—Thomas Koetting, jsonline.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The display includes a video showing the power of nature and the indomitable spirit of Ellicott City’s community.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Are today’s successes due to luck or your indomitable spirit?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indomitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indomitable
Adjective
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The seemingly unconquerable fig butterwort (Ficaria verna) invades lowland valleys where seasonal floods carry little broken off bits downstream to sprout anywhere and everywhere.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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Mountains as towering, imposing and seemingly unconquerable landscapes have been metaphorically linked to power and challenge.—
Jenny Hall,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Tucker felt confident after the first run and was nearly invincible after the second.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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To recapture the feeling — that vital, invincible energy — of being in your prime?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dallas’ power play looks borderline unstoppable, and Minnesota’s penalty kill looks overwhelmed.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Goebbels with social media and artificial intelligence and multiple algorithms at his fingertips—and censorship power—would be unstoppable today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For a team that managed only three runs in the entire series against the Yankees and that hasn’t overcome more than a one-run deficit in a win, the early 4-0 hole felt insurmountable.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The major problems in the world at the moment feel a little insurmountable?—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Why book For its unbeatable position in the heart of Marais; a hop and a skip from the city’s most charismatic boutiques, stylish restaurants, and artisan coffee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Laid-back Orange Beach offers the same unbeatable sugar-soft shoreline, plus family-friendly amusement and water parks, dolphin cruises, nature trails, championship golf, fishing excursions, and free concerts.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An Israeli armored vehicle drives inside Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon, April 24, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Video of his arrest shows an armored vehicle parked in the front yard as Abugharbieh walks out the front door with his hands up and a bath towel tied around his waist.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Still, like any good soldier, Meredith wasn’t going to be discouraged by a bunch of invulnerable avian tanks.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
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That is partly because no other power had enjoyed America’s unique circumstances—largely invulnerable to foreign invasion, because of its strength and its distance from the other great powers, and thus able to deploy force thousands of miles from home without leaving itself at risk.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 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 30 Apr. 2026.
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