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unimaginable

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈmaj-nə-bəl
Definition of unimaginablenext
as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe a nearly unimaginable string of coincidences

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Recent Examples of unimaginable But, to most people, avian migrations of that length were long unimaginable. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Today, virtually every company regardless of size or budget can quickly produce blogs, emails, social media posts, videos and personalized campaigns at a scale that was unimaginable just a few years ago. — Drew Holmgreen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 And yet, amid unimaginable evil, America witnessed extraordinary courage. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2026 This included the unimaginable impact the burst had on his co-pilot. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unimaginable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimaginable
  1. incredible
  2. incredulous
  3. unlikely
  4. impossible
  5. inconceivable
  6. unthinkable
  7. unbelievable
Adjective
  • But Crow-Armstrong, through an incredible early-season approach adjustment combined with tweaks to his stance and hand placement, keeps putting on a show with his power production.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • With stunning use of practical effects and an incredible lead performance, this is one of the best horror films of the 2020s.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of incredible
Adjective
  • Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
  • When a boater posted footage of the new island on social media, incredulous officials thought the video was AI-generated, according to the New York Times.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of incredulous
Adjective
  • Critics of Prop 40 have also warned California’s levy is unlikely to be a one-time deal, and the letter sees a similar levy on billionaires elsewhere.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Thrifted clothes have become an unlikely fashion flex for Hollywood’s haute couture hoarders and other trend-setters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of unlikely
Adjective
  • That shot was impossible because the camera kept losing everybody.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Massive disruptions and price instability are forcing businesses to make impossible decisions.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of impossible
Adjective
  • The agent claims to have personally witnessed Foster training for the role at an FBI fingerprinting lab, a coincidence that feels both inconceivable and difficult to invalidate beyond any shadow of a doubt.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The self-loathing that burns in the creators, who are willing to harm their homeland just to get applause from antisemites around the world, is inconceivable and constitutes a betrayal of the state.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of inconceivable
Adjective
  • But their primitive way of living reveals itself to rather more devastating effect when their third child is born, and Inger commits an act of unthinkable desperation.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Not long ago, the idea of an undersized forward prospect with 68 career NHL games and 27 career points receiving more than $50 million would have been unthinkable.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of unthinkable
Adjective
  • That second half is unbelievable to find a way to come out with a win.
    — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • If college is defined by unbelievable disasters that become lifelong stories, then this singular tale of friendship is forged in the aftermath of connecting through a very public mistake.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of unbelievable

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“Unimaginable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimaginable. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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