as in invulnerable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
an invincible wrestler who has never lost a match
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Recent Examples of invincible
Jokic had lofted a clutch floater to clinch 2OT, and dropped in a free throw to put Denver up 139-138 with 17.1 remaining, a maelstrom in Ball surrounding a man who seemed invincible.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
With backing from the Persian Empire, which saw Athens as a mutual adversary, the Spartan leader Lysander constructed an armada large enough to destroy the ostensibly invincible Athenian navy.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 6 Mar. 2025
Black Dragon is invincible—at least in the game.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The big battle between Johnny and the seemingly invincible Sensei Wolf sets off the beginning of the series finale.
—Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
With backing from the Persian Empire, which saw Athens as a mutual adversary, the Spartan leader Lysander constructed an armada large enough to destroy the ostensibly invincible Athenian navy.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 6 Mar. 2025
Black Dragon is invincible—at least in the game.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The big battle between Johnny and the seemingly invincible Sensei Wolf sets off the beginning of the series finale.
—Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invincible
Adjective
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An e-mail publication was invulnerable to the caprices of social-media platforms and their algorithms.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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No authentication mechanism is invulnerable to exploitations.—
Ranjitkumar Sivakumar,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Denver was unstoppable, with 99 points through three quarters, poor shooting night by Jokic (4-for-13) and all.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Adams could see more time vs. Warriors Steven Adams has been unstoppable on the offensive boards against the Warriors, grabbing 15 offensive rebounds in just 81 minutes.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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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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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
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For someone experiencing domestic violence, housing insecurity, or financial instability, those requirements can be just as insurmountable as making it to a clinic.—
Amy Hagstrom Miller,
Time,
1 May 2025
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Not a stranger to overcoming insurmountable challenges, Knowles began to fiercely advocate for the group and ultimately stepped up to create some of the group’s most iconic looks.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 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
Adjective
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The feds alleged that the pair procured over $1 million worth of luxury items — including a bulletproof Escalade, a giant TV, and expensive watches — without ever paying for them.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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Gmail versus the rest Statista But Gmail (and other) security restrictions are not bulletproof — far from it.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The festival was set to involve activities and displays on the National Mall, including a fitness competition, climbing wall, armored vehicles, Humvees, helicopters and other equipment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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Plans for the parade include 6,000 soldiers, helicopters, and armored vehicles, including Strykers, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and possibly Abrams M-1 tanks, said the official who was not authorized to speak publicly.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Invincible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invincible. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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