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 is not an insurmountable margin, but the Royals’ current position is cause for legitimate concern.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
And while cleaning carbon steel isn’t an insurmountable chore, keeping it up does require some attention.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2025
As Republicans scramble in the aftermath, our campaign will continue to build insurmountable momentum needed to win next November.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Amid the rift with his father, Harry spoke with his uncle Charles Spencer about changing his family’s last name to Princess Diana's surname, Spencer, but was told the legal challenges would be insurmountable.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for insurmountable
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
And while cleaning carbon steel isn’t an insurmountable chore, keeping it up does require some attention.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2025
As Republicans scramble in the aftermath, our campaign will continue to build insurmountable momentum needed to win next November.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Amid the rift with his father, Harry spoke with his uncle Charles Spencer about changing his family’s last name to Princess Diana's surname, Spencer, but was told the legal challenges would be insurmountable.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 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
Adjective
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Alcaraz was the invincible, irresistible force who somehow defeated Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (10-2) to grab a second consecutive French Open to add to his two Wimbledons and the 2022 Flushing Meadows title.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The Last of Us characters aren’t invincible; everything doesn’t always work out.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Standing on the mound after 99 pitches Friday night at Sutter Health Park, A’s starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs was still looking unstoppable after holding the opposition scoreless for seven innings.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
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The Lakers built one of basketball’s most unstoppable machines — Jerry West in the front office, Pat Riley on the sideline and Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Byron Scott and Michael Cooper flying on the break.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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But their defenses are not impregnable.—
David Zipper,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurmountable. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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