as in insuperable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
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Recent Examples of insurmountable
Change can seem impossible, our problems insurmountable.
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Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The early hole proved insurmountable for a new-look Mets lineup that’s missing Francisco Lindor (calf) and Jorge Polanco (Achilles/wrist).
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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
And therein lies screenwriter John Logan’s and director Antoine Fuqua’s damn near insurmountable hurdle.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insurmountable
Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The early hole proved insurmountable for a new-look Mets lineup that’s missing Francisco Lindor (calf) and Jorge Polanco (Achilles/wrist).
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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
And therein lies screenwriter John Logan’s and director Antoine Fuqua’s damn near insurmountable hurdle.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insurmountable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurmountable
Adjective
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Orban succeeded in this enterprise to what seemed like an insuperable level.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Raise the stakes, place insuperable obstacles before the protagonist, have the protagonist somehow surmount them while becoming braver and better.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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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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
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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
Adjective
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Although these connections can work well, QuickBooks Workforce’s tight connection with QuickBooks Online is unbeatable.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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Young was unflappable and unbeatable.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 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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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurmountable. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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