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Recent Examples of unobtainable Whole neighborhoods had materialized, and the streets seemed denser, packed with more and flashier shops offering varieties of high-end Western consumer goods that would have once been unobtainable: cappuccinos and croissants, designer sunglasses, North Face jackets and Timberland boots. Ben Ehrenreich, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025 The current level of EV sales in Europe suggests this goal is unobtainable. Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The goal is to focus on a clear, authentic message that highlights your real expertise and values, rather than chasing unobtainable trends. Rhett Power, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 But an array of A-listers, whose ability to obtain otherwise unobtainable golden tickets remains unparalleled, have been through those unremarkable doors in recent weeks. Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unobtainable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtainable
Adjective
  • Maggie Sanders was unavailable for Monday's hearing due to international travel.
    Michael Ruiz , Kailey Schuyler, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
  • At present, specifics regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire are unavailable.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • An unspecified number of bodies are inaccessible to local medical service providers or buried beneath rubble from attacks and bombings on the land.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
  • Despite the global business coaching market being valued at $5.34 billion and growing at an annual rate of 15.43%, expert guidance remains inaccessible to many.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

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“Unobtainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtainable. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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