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
But the surgeons were unable to acquire tissue, because even her epidermis was invulnerable to steel.
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Nell Zink, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
All these protective systems do not make F-16s invulnerable.
—David Axe, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Peers in the media sector have reported mixed results during this earnings season, with even long-invulnerable Comcast suffering a double-digit stock slump after its quarterly report.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Any pardons Biden issued should be virtually invulnerable to a court challenge.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 20 Jan. 2025
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Nell Zink, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
All these protective systems do not make F-16s invulnerable.
—David Axe, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Peers in the media sector have reported mixed results during this earnings season, with even long-invulnerable Comcast suffering a double-digit stock slump after its quarterly report.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Any pardons Biden issued should be virtually invulnerable to a court challenge.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invulnerable
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
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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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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
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Only seven posts remain on his account page, most of which are photos of his children. March 25, 2024: Heavily armed teams of federal agents – some in armored vehicles and tactical gear – executed searches of Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and the Miami area.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The event, marking Russia’s 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, featured over 11,500 troops and more than 180 military vehicles, including tanks, armored infantry vehicles and artillery used on the battlefield in Ukraine.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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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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And for some, the lag in reimbursement has been completely insurmountable.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Law’s language remains opaque, its institutions foreign and forbidding, and its cost an insurmountable barrier for most to engage counsel when it is desperately needed.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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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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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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“Invulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invulnerable. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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