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
Helix BioPharma refuses to accept cancer as an inevitable, insurmountable challenge.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
This program may encounter a variety of challenges, but given public support and modest investments, there are probably no insurmountable obstacles to recovering grizzlies in California.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2025
The challenges facing Chicago’s youths are significant but not insurmountable.
—Beth Swanson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
However, the technological tools available to companies at this tier have significantly improved, empowering them to overcome obstacles that once seemed insurmountable.
—Shiv Kaushik, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
This program may encounter a variety of challenges, but given public support and modest investments, there are probably no insurmountable obstacles to recovering grizzlies in California.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2025
The challenges facing Chicago’s youths are significant but not insurmountable.
—Beth Swanson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
However, the technological tools available to companies at this tier have significantly improved, empowering them to overcome obstacles that once seemed insurmountable.
—Shiv Kaushik, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurmountable
Adjective
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His coalition had won three hundred and sixty-four of the chamber’s five hundred seats, an almost insuperable advantage.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Whether one favors moves toward a Palestinian state in the coming years or believes that full Palestinian statehood would present insuperable dangers to Jordan, Israel, and Palestinians alike, all parties should support the goal of better government for Palestinians.—
Elliott Abrams,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Latin word Invictus means unconquerable or undefeated.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
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Pitt’s tattoos include the first initials of each of his family members, a set of lines designed by the 49-year-old Maria actress, his ex-wife’s birthday, an outline of Ötzi the Iceman and the Latin word Invictus, which means unconquerable.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Winning domestic and continental trophies in England, Germany and Spain as a player with Liverpool, Bayern and Madrid instantly commands respect among those within a squad, and his invincible exploits as Leverkusen manager will have undoubtedly rippled through Europe.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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And humbling for the Heat, as the Cavaliers prove to be something less than invincible.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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But Jansen Miller’s clearance inadvertently went straight to Pompeu at the top corner of the box, and his curling shot was unstoppable.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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Anthony Edwards has been borderline unstoppable this series when taking the ball to the hoop, easily getting layups and dunks.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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His journey and indomitable spirit have been an inspiration for everyone who has been touched by his story.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Chris Harris’s journey has been touched by hardship, hurdles, and his indomitable spirit, unwilling to accept defeat.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Grab this unbeatable deal and leverage top-tier tools without breaking the bank.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Apr. 2025
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The price on this pullout kitchen faucet is unbeatable, and so is the style.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, pretending to be invulnerable doesn’t help anyone in the long run.—
Andrew Deutscher,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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From the outside, Didion seemed to be to be inscrutable, glamorous, insanely gifted and invulnerable.—
Leigh Haber,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 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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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 21 May. 2025.
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