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
The two collaborators shaped the look of a cultural phenomenon in Season 1 and found a way to exceed the seemingly insurmountable expectations that awaited Season 2, an achievement that earned them the Auteur Award at the 2025 TV IndieWire Honors.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 June 2025
These initial start-up challenges are not insurmountable, though.
—Frederik Gregaard, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
In May, such an early deficit was often insurmountable for the Red Sox.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
But by then, the Twins were in a hole that would prove to be insurmountable.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 21 June 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 June 2025
These initial start-up challenges are not insurmountable, though.
—Frederik Gregaard, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
In May, such an early deficit was often insurmountable for the Red Sox.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
But by then, the Twins were in a hole that would prove to be insurmountable.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 21 June 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
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
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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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At this point, Chisholm’s teammates must have his lyrics memorized, as he’s been nearly unstoppable since returning from an oblique strain earlier this month.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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The cast is unstoppable in this one, with Boyega stoic and grounded, Foxx chaotic and off the chain, and Parris warm and focused.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The film is a tribute to the indomitable human spirit and the unsung heroes who emerge in the face of tragedy.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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The trauma of pandemic isolation clung to him, and despite every safety net available, his anxiety remained an indomitable force.—
Elizabeth Austin,
Time,
26 Mar. 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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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
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Something technical would surely have been appropriate: Which programming language is most vulnerable, which most impregnable?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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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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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurmountable. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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