as in invincible
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
at this point she's so far ahead in the polls that she's unstoppable
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Recent Examples of unstoppable
But their offense has been so unstoppable that their defense could afford to be lackluster, to a point.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Against impossible odds, D’Tigress transforms from underdogs to unstoppable, becoming the first African team to reach an Olympic quarterfinal.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Mara was the immovable force not even the Huskies championship-wining unstoppable object could conquer.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
The Thunder have their own unstoppable force in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, last season’s most valuable player who is in line to win it again this season, just as the Lakers have their own unstoppable force in Luka Doncic, another MVP candidate this season.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Against impossible odds, D’Tigress transforms from underdogs to unstoppable, becoming the first African team to reach an Olympic quarterfinal.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Mara was the immovable force not even the Huskies championship-wining unstoppable object could conquer.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
The Thunder have their own unstoppable force in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, last season’s most valuable player who is in line to win it again this season, just as the Lakers have their own unstoppable force in Luka Doncic, another MVP candidate this season.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstoppable
Adjective
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Cox always had a chip on his shoulder, but also seemed invincible — and fearless.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Spurs were starting to seem invincible with him in the lineup.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ethan Ampadu was indomitable in the middle, while Calvert-Lewin tirelessly ran the channels, kept Palace defenders honest and tried to provide a platform when United cleared their lines.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Dengler endured endless torture and other miseries — escaping from prison was just the beginning of his ordeal in the jungle — but Bale plays him as a determined optimist, an indomitable spirit that cannot be crushed.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The combination of silky cream cheese, smooth jello, and crispy pretzel crust is unbeatable—and truly iconic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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That number gave Republicans false hope, because now Healey looks unbeatable.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The sticking points ahead of a US-Iran deal less resemble insurmountable hurdles, and more smaller details of pride and positioning.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Michigan, obviously, is the toughest foe that Hurley has faced on this stage, and may have insurmountable size, but don’t discount how difficult UConn is to game plan for on a single day’s rest.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The seemingly unconquerable fig butterwort (Ficaria verna) invades lowland valleys where seasonal floods carry little broken off bits downstream to sprout anywhere and everywhere.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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Mountains as towering, imposing and seemingly unconquerable landscapes have been metaphorically linked to power and challenge.—
Jenny Hall,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Still, like any good soldier, Meredith wasn’t going to be discouraged by a bunch of invulnerable avian tanks.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
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That is partly because no other power had enjoyed America’s unique circumstances—largely invulnerable to foreign invasion, because of its strength and its distance from the other great powers, and thus able to deploy force thousands of miles from home without leaving itself at risk.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The multiple attacks could be a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable, despite attackers often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
Haruna Umar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The multiple attacks could be seen as a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable despite the jihadis often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, anything covered in Fritos is undefeated.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
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In reply, Mumbai reached 222-5, led by Sherfane Rutherford's undefeated 71 off 31 balls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Unstoppable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstoppable. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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