as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
an inexpugnable belief in the essential goodness of people
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Recent Examples of inexpugnable
Both felonies would be inexpugnable.
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cleveland, 4 Aug. 2020
cleveland, 4 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexpugnable
Adjective
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Polk said the astronaut is stable but that diagnostic uncertainty in microgravity prompted NASA to err on the side of bringing the crew member back to Earth.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Treaties assume shared values, stable circumstances, and mutual benefit.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On his first day back in office, Trump signed an executive order proclaiming that the U.S. recognizes only two unchangeable sexes, male and female.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
13 Jan. 2026
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Richter’s piece floods in, the strings mounting to something freeing but unchangeable.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This was a direct contradiction of the leading hypothesis, which was that dark energy was the cosmological constant and, therefore, unchanging.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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Activists with unchanging missions might be easier to pin down (and thus less likely to be forgotten).—
Dara T. Mathis,
The Atlantic,
16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This is partly due to personal preference, but leaving plants standing through winter also helps certain plants grow better and even provides perks to local wildlife.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Forever Fleece joggers, with certain styles on sale for as low as $45.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even if Hoosiers save only $10 per month, Pryor said the savings will be significant to the elderly or those on a fixed income.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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While the Botswana government does not publish a fixed minimum investment amount, those interested must prove a real business investment.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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With Packers first-year team president Ed Policy likely approaching a decision on LaFleur’s future this offseason before the final year of his contract, LaFleur did himself no favors ahead of those conversations.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP George Clooney and Don Cheadle, who came onstage to present the final award for the night, joked about the standing ovation, with Cheadle noting Clooney did not receive one.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inexpugnable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexpugnable. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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