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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Of course, honey badgers (Mellivora capensis) aren’t invincible.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That was still a sharp commercial comedown for a tentpole that so recently seemed invincible.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
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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
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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
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The otherwise contemporary firm HOK’s interpretation features a row of square columns bookended by two bulky, mausoleum-like volumes — a kind of architectural equivalent to armored power shoulders.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Using armored vehicles, Snow said the agencies were able to safely extricate officers who were pinned down behind their patrol cars.—
Robert McGreevy , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Investors should buckle up for a bumpy ride as multiple risks have suddenly converged to test what looked like an unstoppable stock rally.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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With the global success of Chinese EVs and other products, Xi’s plans may appear unstoppable.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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These were insurmountable issues with less than six months to get the special on screen, even if post-production would have been shortened by the absence of an international partner.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Hopefully not insurmountable ones, and the biggest needs to be making Marathon a success.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 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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Big ask here, but this is not an unconquerable field.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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