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
This creates a few moments of frustration, sure, but there’s never a challenge that feels truly insurmountable.
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Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
At several points in 2024, WBD shares slipped below $7 as the company’s massive debt load and linear TV exposure appeared to be insurmountable challenges.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
The game was tied 7-7 at halftime, at which point King led four consecutive scoring drives of at least 63 yards to build an insurmountable 27-10 lead.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Having waited 24 years for such a dramatic postseason homer, Seattle fans were treated to another just moments later when Suárez’s heroics gave the Mariners an insurmountable lead.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
At several points in 2024, WBD shares slipped below $7 as the company’s massive debt load and linear TV exposure appeared to be insurmountable challenges.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
The game was tied 7-7 at halftime, at which point King led four consecutive scoring drives of at least 63 yards to build an insurmountable 27-10 lead.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Having waited 24 years for such a dramatic postseason homer, Seattle fans were treated to another just moments later when Suárez’s heroics gave the Mariners an insurmountable lead.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurmountable
Adjective
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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
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Cohen overcomes the virtually insuperable challenge by asking the Hong Kong police to present him with any escapee from the PRC, even those found floating in the harbor.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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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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Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was feeling invincible during the team’s victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night, improving to 5-1-1 on the season.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Safdie’s unabashed desire to plumb a seeming invincible figure’s decline made Kerr a wise choice for a subject, but also a somewhat bold one.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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Her upcoming book is a rallying cry for high-achieving women who appear unstoppable but secretly feel stuck.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a new trade idea outlined in a piece published on Wednesday, a leading baseball analyst came up with a deal that has the potential to turn the Tigers into an unstoppable powerhouse, particularly in the postseason — at least for one year.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In his interview with Callaghan, Hunter spoke to his father's indomitable spirit, even in the face of health struggles and personal tragedy.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Autumn Springs is populated by finely wrought individuals, led by the indomitable Rose and her roguish friend Miller.—
Neil McRobert,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This is the ideal curation of self-care, packed with home decor, fashion, and beauty products at unbeatable prices.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The panoramic view from the first launch point is unbeatable, though eight acres of dazzling protea blooms unfurl below, nearly stealing the show.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, a culture where everyone tries to look invulnerable is harmful.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Michelle exists on a level that is invulnerable to reproach, termination, or cancellation.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Resilience is the key The word ‘resilient’ used to mean impregnable and capable of withstanding all challenges.—
David Parker,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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One of the grandest occasions in golf was in 1930, when the great Bobby Jones won the British Amateur at St. Andrews and then captured the claret jug at Royal Liverpool on his way to winning the Grand Slam of that era — the impregnable quadrilateral, as it was called.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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