as in invincible
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
typically teenagers suppose themselves to be invulnerable, so they take needless risks
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Recent Examples of invulnerable
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.
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Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Moreover, a culture where everyone tries to look invulnerable is harmful.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Michelle exists on a level that is invulnerable to reproach, termination, or cancellation.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Dakota Ridge is chasing its third unbeaten regular season in the last six seasons, and has looked invulnerable through eight weeks.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
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Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Moreover, a culture where everyone tries to look invulnerable is harmful.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Michelle exists on a level that is invulnerable to reproach, termination, or cancellation.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Dakota Ridge is chasing its third unbeaten regular season in the last six seasons, and has looked invulnerable through eight weeks.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invulnerable
Adjective
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This isn't to say that the shoes are invincible.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Of course, honey badgers (Mellivora capensis) aren’t invincible.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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On that occasion a team made up of players who had all been born in Haiti shocked an Italy team famed for its impregnable defense.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The multiple attacks could be a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable, despite attackers often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
Haruna Umar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Later grants were used to install bulletproof glass around a playground near the street, as well as bulletproof glass in other classroom windows.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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It is equipped with bulletproof glass, security grilles and space for armored vehicles.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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One bullet struck a patrol vehicle where deputies were taking cover, while another hit an armored vehicle occupied by a deputy.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Renault has agreed a partnership with French defense contractor Thales to produce a new armored vehicle, marking the latest collaboration effort between Europe's auto and defense sectors.—
Sean Conlon,Alex Harring,Justina Lee,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Messi then pushed it up and launched an unstoppable left-footed arcing shot that skimmed the gloves of Algeria goalkeeper Luca (son of Zinedine) Zidane and into the top right corner.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The entire team stepped up, but Pulisic created the unmistakable energy and momentum that sent the contest down an unstoppable path.—
Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The thing to remember is that outside of perhaps an insurmountable fear of water, there’s a cruise out there for just about everybody.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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During Game Four, the Wu-Tang Clan provided the halftime entertainment, taking the stage when the Knicks were down a seemingly insurmountable 29 points.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The Spurs led for more minutes than the Knicks and built seemingly unconquerable leads.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Ryan Borucki relieved him, the White Sox scored twice more, and the Giants faced an unconquerable deficit as baseball’s lowest-scoring team.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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Such a situation can be even more difficult to handle than facing an indomitable champion on the other side of the net.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Invulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invulnerable. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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