as in invincible
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
this year the coach's strategy seems bulletproof
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Recent Examples of bulletproof
Zoom in: Election officials in Durham County, N.C., soon will move into a new facility equipped with bulletproof glass at the front desk, panic buttons to summon help in any emergencies, a network of security cameras and a separate exhaust system where mail-in ballots will be processed.
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Sophia Cai, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
In the subsequent weeks, Trump has increased security at his events with him often speaking behind bulletproof glass at outdoor rallies.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
The assassination attempt, during which light antitank rockets, grenades, M16 rifles and more were used, killed and wounded several members of Pinochet’s security detail but left Pinochet, who was traveling in a brand-new armored Mercedes with bulletproof tires, lightly wounded.
—Ruth Ben-Ghiat, The Conversation, 25 July 2024
Pluto’s star shines the brightest as his syrupy flow has become bulletproof while spanning different genres.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Sophia Cai, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
In the subsequent weeks, Trump has increased security at his events with him often speaking behind bulletproof glass at outdoor rallies.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
The assassination attempt, during which light antitank rockets, grenades, M16 rifles and more were used, killed and wounded several members of Pinochet’s security detail but left Pinochet, who was traveling in a brand-new armored Mercedes with bulletproof tires, lightly wounded.
—Ruth Ben-Ghiat, The Conversation, 25 July 2024
Pluto’s star shines the brightest as his syrupy flow has become bulletproof while spanning different genres.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulletproof
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That counted for something, especially when Djokovic made the Rod Laver Arena his invincible version of Nadal's Philippe Chatrier.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Murderous snowmen who are invincible except for one kind of funny weakness?Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
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In two days of Russian assaults ending on Thursday, the Russian 237th Guards Airborne Assault Regiment lost 17 armored vehicles in Kriegsforscher’s sector.David Axe, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Rutte said Russia’s military spending is likely to amount to 7 to 8% of its GDP next year — far more than any NATO ally — while its defense industry churns out tanks, armored vehicles and ammunition.Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Those who’ve faced adversity may feel the pressure to always appear strong or invulnerable, yet pushing yourself too hard can lead to burnout.Marian Evans, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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For the sake of the long-term viability of this series, Matty shouldn’t be invulnerable.Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
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For more than half a century, the Assad dynasty appeared to have an impregnable hold over Syria.Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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There was no impregnable IP, technology, or secret Coca-Cola ingredient.Judah Taub, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2024
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Try something from its $2, $4, $6, or $8 value menu from unbeatable breakfast deals like the Everyday Value Slam to favorites like a classic burger with fries.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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The list of mistakes and miscalculations that turned Intel from an unbeatable industry titan into its current ailing and rudderless state is a long one.David Meyer, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander—or SGA, for those in the know—was unstoppable, putting up a game-high 32 points.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Every year, the Sports Power Brunch brings together the brightest minds, most fearless leaders, and unstoppable forces in sports to celebrate the women who are changing the game—literally and figuratively.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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At a time when our planetary problems can seem insurmountable, this trip was a welcome reminder that the universe is vast and full of wonder beyond my imagination.Jessica Hullinger, theweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ohio State is a blue-blood monolith of roster talent and depth that seems insurmountable.The Athletic, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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But she’s proved indomitable, at least on the surface.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Historic Dodgers overpower Yankees for 8th World Series title Oct. 30, 2024 Seemingly indomitable reliever Blake Treinen threw a season-high 42 pitches while giving up just one hit, striking out three and walking one to record seven outs from the sixth through eighth innings.Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Bulletproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulletproof. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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