as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
the formerly inconceivable idea that humans could land on the moon
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Recent Examples of inconceivable
The arrangement proved so successful that a war among France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom now seems inconceivable.
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Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Atop the list, quarterback Jayden Daniels and a playoff berth that was deemed inconceivable before the season began.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
To build a hotel in such an extraordinary location is virtually inconceivable today.
—airmail.news, 28 Sep. 2024
But even getting to the point of a plea deal would have seemed inconceivable if not for what happened last week.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inconceivable 
Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Atop the list, quarterback Jayden Daniels and a playoff berth that was deemed inconceivable before the season began.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
To build a hotel in such an extraordinary location is virtually inconceivable today.
—airmail.news, 28 Sep. 2024
But even getting to the point of a plea deal would have seemed inconceivable if not for what happened last week.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inconceivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconceivable
Adjective
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Many of us are incredible about taking care of others, but perhaps less fastidious about attending to our own needs.—
Lori B Daniels,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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And this cast was so incredible, such great troopers, such a beautiful ensemble to work with.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Lawmakers were incredulous at times, struggling to decide to where to press them for details.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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To their credit, most of the aldermen who attended the hearing were incredulous.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fans responded with mixed emotions Sunday night at the Super Bowl when an anti-hate campaign got an unlikely spokesperson.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Khamenei's firm stance suggests that talks under Trump's terms are unlikely, while Tehran and Washington continue their standoff.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But breaking the grip that your phone has on you isn’t impossible.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Travel could be very difficult or even impossible in some areas, particularly during the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This Western fixation has produced zany — and harmful — results that would be unthinkable in an ethical system that has stood the test of time.—
Wilfred Reilly,
National Review,
15 Feb. 2025
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After bolstering their World Series-winning roster with a hefty winter spending spree, anything short of the playoffs is unthinkable.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Healthcare providers today, for example, use devices, drugs and other treatments to heal sick and injured people that were unimaginable 100 years ago, but their goals are essentially the same.—
Jodi Amendola,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Community reels from 'unimaginable loss' Layne and Jayden were both students and football players at Rosman High School, part of the Transylvania County Schools district.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Also, an unbelievable running back, and the absolute best tight end in football (Ever!).—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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There’s unbelievable warmth to Butensky’s photographs from this era.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
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