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
Rodgers had a tough night that included a fumble loss that resulted in a touchdown and a pick six that piled onto the already seemingly insurmountable score.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Wilkens described a different but equally insurmountable barrier.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
Led by Herbert and their defense, the Chargers outcompeted the Eagles, who had their own blocking issues that would prove insurmountable.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
For many, those costs are insurmountable.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Wilkens described a different but equally insurmountable barrier.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
Led by Herbert and their defense, the Chargers outcompeted the Eagles, who had their own blocking issues that would prove insurmountable.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
For many, those costs are insurmountable.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurmountable
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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
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What has made the difference between, say, being very good and often appearing invincible is a transfer portal that has yielded two quarterbacks in as many years that are/were in the top two nationally in pass efficiency.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Despite often appearing invincible on the tennis court, Djokovic confesses to one major weakness off it.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Throughout the ’90s and early 2000s, Khan’s star power seemed unstoppable.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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Any worrying local trends could turn into unstoppable global forces with implications for everyone.—
Lara Williams,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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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
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Are today’s successes due to luck or your indomitable spirit?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Roy’s Peak Track, a nearly 10-mile out-and-back trek, is our pick for a day-hike with unbeatable panoramic views.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Turns out the biggest, most unbeatable boss of all might just be a studio’s appetite for endlessly expandable IP.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Jan. 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
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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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But their quarterback issues could make those defenses look impregnable.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
30 Nov. 2025
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OpenAI wasn’t a fortress, wasn’t impregnable.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
16 Nov. 2025
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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurmountable. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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