as in unconquerable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
an indomitable spirit was needed to endure the rigors of pioneer life
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Recent Examples of indomitable
But worldly wise with blistering Mikey Madison as an indomitable heroine pursued by a Russian oligarch’s super-rich son.
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 12 Dec. 2024
Her indomitable will to stay in the game was her noble strength — and perhaps also her personal flaw.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
But she’s proved indomitable, at least on the surface.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 12 Dec. 2024
Her indomitable will to stay in the game was her noble strength — and perhaps also her personal flaw.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
But she’s proved indomitable, at least on the surface.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for indomitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indomitable
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Even the most vulnerable patrons of an unforgiving desert can confront tribulation with the command of unconquerable spirits.Yahya Salem, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
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By contrast, the Tibetan language, which has nothing in common with Mandarin, remains doggedly unconquerable; unlike other aspects of Tibetan life, it has not been tamed, co-opted, or Sinicized.Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2023
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Vlasic was asked if the penalty kill felt invincible right now.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Until today, ServiceNow has felt invincible with its ties to Nvidia and its big contract wins.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 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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But with Jeff at her side, the combination feels unstoppable.Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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And people with disabilities face insurmountable barriers in accessing safe, affordable, inclusive and accessible housing.Sharonda Dillard-Huffman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fans headed for the exits with about two minutes left in what turned into a blowout as the Flyers surged to an insurmountable 16-point lead and secured the game, which didn’t tip-off until 12:32 a.m.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
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The natural fiber is soft, comfortable, has anti-stink properties, wicks moisture well, and offers an unbeatable warmth-to-weight ratio.Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Upgrade your holiday shopping with these unbeatable deals from Best Buy!Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rolling into battle outside Pokrovsk in recent days, the 155th Mechanized Brigade suffered heavy casualties, reportedly even losing some of its tanks and other armored vehicles.David Axe, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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On the roads along the way, tanks and armored vehicles were left abandoned, had crashed or had broken down.Carlotta Gall, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The biggest problem in the story isn’t how to disappear the invulnerable corpse.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Any pardons Biden issues should be virtually invulnerable to a court challenge.Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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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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“Indomitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indomitable. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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