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
Chris Harris’s journey has been touched by hardship, hurdles, and his indomitable spirit, unwilling to accept defeat.
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The cultural import of the album proved indomitable — along with the factor of people just liking it — even against a lineup of one of the strongest fields in the category in years.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Driven by an indomitable spirit, Craig has led Ashton & Price, LLP, to secure over $250 million in settlements and verdicts, establishing the firm as a powerhouse in California’s personal injury law.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
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.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The cultural import of the album proved indomitable — along with the factor of people just liking it — even against a lineup of one of the strongest fields in the category in years.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Driven by an indomitable spirit, Craig has led Ashton & Price, LLP, to secure over $250 million in settlements and verdicts, establishing the firm as a powerhouse in California’s personal injury law.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
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.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indomitable
Adjective
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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
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The Latin word Invictus means unconquerable or undefeated.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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He's converted all 11 save opportunities this year, and his addition to the Cubs' bullpen would make Craig Counsell feel invincible in the playoffs.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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The Bundesliga player of the season for Bayer Leverkusen’s invincible 2023-24 campaign started out at Koln’s academy in 2010, having grown up in Pulheim, a town located eight miles (13km) from the city.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Standing on the mound after 99 pitches Friday night at Sutter Health Park, A’s starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs was still looking unstoppable after holding the opposition scoreless for seven innings.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
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The Lakers built one of basketball’s most unstoppable machines — Jerry West in the front office, Pat Riley on the sideline and Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Byron Scott and Michael Cooper flying on the break.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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These initial start-up challenges are not insurmountable, though.—
Frederik Gregaard,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In May, such an early deficit was often insurmountable for the Red Sox.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Six scoreless innings in 66 pitches was reminiscent of a time earlier this season when the combination of the Padres’ four highest-leverage relievers was virtually unbeatable.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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An epic wager that epitomized her unbeatable spirit.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, on the National Mall, a display of armored vehicles, helicopters and military-grade equipment was set up to commemorate the Army’s birthday.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Following the procession of more than 7,000 uniformed soldiers, tanks, armored vehicles, marching bands, Trump took to the stage to swear-in a group of 250 new recruits and returning soldiers.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Short of a ground attack with US troops included, these parts of Iran’s nuclear network are to some degree invulnerable.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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While no lock is completely invulnerable, the X1 forces a thief to spend more time and make more noise, both major deterrents in real-world scenarios.—
Josh Patterson,
Outside Online,
4 June 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 Jul. 2025.
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