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as in inaccessible
hard or impossible to get to or get at
an eagle's nest in an unattainable location
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as in impossible
incapable of being solved or accomplished
unfortunately, world peace is probably an unattainable ideal
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Recent Examples of unattainable
The effect is to create a layer of talent at the top of the game that is virtually unattainable, shifting the focus of demand down the food chain.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
For too many, the dream of owning or renting a first home in New York is unattainable.
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Micah Lasher,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
These diffused, more affordable capsule collections have largely been pitched as a way to democratize fashion, bringing otherwise unattainable products to the everyday consumer.
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Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
The campaign sponsors have varying missions, but they are aligned in the belief that homeownership is unattainable for many San Diegans and that the city should create housing policies that tip the scales to favor those who need more assistance.
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Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
For too many, the dream of owning or renting a first home in New York is unattainable.
—
Micah Lasher,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
These diffused, more affordable capsule collections have largely been pitched as a way to democratize fashion, bringing otherwise unattainable products to the everyday consumer.
—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
The campaign sponsors have varying missions, but they are aligned in the belief that homeownership is unattainable for many San Diegans and that the city should create housing policies that tip the scales to favor those who need more assistance.
—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unattainable
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Disabled people are disproportionately represented in detention, where inaccessible conditions, inadequate medical care, and systemic neglect put lives at risk.
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Starting in 2028, every PlayStation game comes with an expiry date; as soon as the PS5’s digital store shuts down, a huge swath of games will simply become inaccessible.
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Your energy, self-confidence and competitive spirit are impossible to ignore, making this a powerful time for personal reinvention.
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On Thursday, the University of Kentucky announced a new $1 million prize to anyone able to decipher a complete scroll, a feat the researchers once considered impossible, by June next year.
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The platform, which formerly only offered deals on flights, will offer standalone hotel bookings and better value through flight and hotel bundle offerings Travelers will gain access to exclusive pricing that is otherwise unavailable when booking flights and accommodations separately.
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It's now been unavailable for two weeks.
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The 41-year-old Portuguese footballer managed to put two past a hopeless Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six consecutive World Cups.
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The conflict feels contemporary without growing too cynical, and the core relationship stakes seem real without skewing hopeless.
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In a near replay of the previous match in Durham, Sharma was beginning to look untouchable when the introduction of Sam Curran forced the error, albeit with a low full toss that was pumped straight to deep midwicket to cut Sharma short on 43.
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With a 143-point gap in the constructors’ standings to leaders Mercedes, the Silver Arrows currently look untouchable.
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Had the agency not restructured its mission plans, NASA's goal of landing astronauts on the moon before the end of the decade would have very likely been unobtainable.
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There is Tamara, a city where signs symbolize unobtainable meanings.
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“Unattainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattainable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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