ˌən-ə-ˈmaj-nə-bəl
as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
a nearly unimaginable string of coincidences
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Recent Examples of unimaginable
Numerous quantum systems demonstrated unimaginable capabilities a few years ago.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The documentary also features interviews from Simmons-Hancock's grieving family, who are still grappling with the unimaginable tragedy.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Once again, a great NBA team is left to explain the unexplainable after losing in a most unimaginable way.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026
That level of financial production would have been unimaginable more than a decade ago.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The documentary also features interviews from Simmons-Hancock's grieving family, who are still grappling with the unimaginable tragedy.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Once again, a great NBA team is left to explain the unexplainable after losing in a most unimaginable way.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026
That level of financial production would have been unimaginable more than a decade ago.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimaginable
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The South American squad secured the $350,000 prize and trophy after an incredible lower bracket run, overcoming an early playoff loss to Paper Rex.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Instead, Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made an incredible 15 saves and Ecuador walked away with a humbling result against an opponent it was heavily favored to beat.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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On several occasions throughout the game, Lakers players were incredulous after calls – or non-calls – from the crew.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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On several occasions, Lakers players were incredulous after calls — or no-calls — from the crew.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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After Mexico suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Sweden, their hopes of advancing hinged on South Korea’s team pulling off an unlikely victory over Germany.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Joining Merlin the duck in the pantheon of heart-stealers is Osito, an 8-year-old rescue poodle mix who's become an unlikely sensation after arriving at Mexico’s opening match perched on the back of a cargo bicycle, dressed in a Mexico jersey, sunglasses and a cap.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Few Western democracies are willing to embrace the kind of highly restrictive model that would make circumvention nearly impossible.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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Airbus engineers added an extra fuel tank and extended the aircraft’s range by approximately 1,000 nautical miles, allowing the planes to fly routes that were once technically impossible.—
Jake McGowan,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The American players seem eager to embrace what might have seemed inconceivable for a big nation with a relatively shallow pedigree in international soccer.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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This level of dominance is inconceivable.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Imagining Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong brainstorming with President Ford and other leaders would have been unthinkable.—
John Leicester,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Despite such evidence that past population peaks are likely never to return for certain communities, the idea of a city planning for anything other than growth is almost unthinkable in public discourse.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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Odyssey tells the unbelievable story of humanity’s first chapter in space, minute by breathtaking minute.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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In a weird twist, the Red Sox played the Giants later that week, adding more absurdity to an already unbelievable situation.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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“Unimaginable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimaginable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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