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unbroken

adjective

ˌən-ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
Definition of unbrokennext
1
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions just mile after mile of unbroken woodland

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2
as in feral
living outdoors without taming or domestication by humans a young, unbroken horse

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Recent Examples of unbroken Wong’s ruling People’s Action Party has maintained an unbroken grip on power since 1959. — John Liu, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Holiness is wholeness— the unbroken reality God beholds in His own reflection. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 Interior galleries, each with its own orientation and entry, are loosely distributed within the extensive open space of the museum’s single floor; the whole volume is bounded by a winding, unbroken wall of windows. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 The site also provides unbroken views to Es Vedrà, the white mountain rock on the southern tip of Ibiza, the island's glamorous neighbor. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbroken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbroken
  1. continuous
  2. feral
  3. continual
  4. wild
  5. continued
  6. wilding
  7. continuing
  8. savage
Adjective
  • The rest is active translation, trust-building and continuous alignment.
    — Maayan Aviv, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory analyzed the continuous recordings to establish a long-term acoustic reference for the region.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of continuous
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  • Then Leigh noticed a skinny guy clad in a ratty Daniel Johnston T-shirt, his hair a feral mess.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • While there is no state law that prohibits feeding feral cats, there is also no law authorizing it.
    — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of feral
Adjective
  • The show puts celebrities through a continual barrage of physical tasks and challenges, and, by the end of the fifth-season premiere, Glanville withdrew for medical reasons.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • As the trough passes, winds out of the west will be a continual feature.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of continual
Adjective
  • The movie was met with multiple mid-screening applauses as the crowd went wild for all the kaiju mayhem on screen.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Nolan Arenado hit one of Arizona's three home runs and Geraldo Perdomo drove in four runs for the Diamondbacks, who beat San Diego 11-4 on Friday night to remain alive for the National League's final wild-card spot.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of wild
Adjective
  • Thomas, a professional artist himself, said creators need places where showing their work can lead to income, customers and continued opportunities.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Elevated oil prices due to the war with Iran have contributed to rising bond yields since February, and recent comments from the Fed have led investors to anticipate continued inflation and further rate hikes.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of continued
Adjective
  • This experience prioritizes the animals’ wellbeing by focusing on increasing the population, collecting data, and working with experts who have success in re-wilding.
    — Jack Tydeman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Definition of wilding
Adjective
  • Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.
    — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
  • State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuing
Adjective
  • The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index weathered a savage 30% drawdown, has been choppily trendless for two months, then in recent days finally broke above its downtrend and surmounted the 50-day moving average.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Hamilton lets down Claire’s savage hauteur; Mays’ eyes glisten with all the regrets of lost love.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of savage

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“Unbroken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbroken. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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