as in insuperable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
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Recent Examples of insurmountable
Ohio State is a blue-blood monolith of roster talent and depth that seems insurmountable.
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The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
The potential for a proper revival was immense, but the challenge—and the cost—seemed insurmountable.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
When the effort failed in 1969, British troops arrived to keep the peace, but ultimately ushered in the mounting violence and upheaval of The Troubles, leading to a 30-year military occupation and unyielding, seemingly insurmountable entrenchment by both unionists and loyalists.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
The Knicks have now dropped four of their last six games, but there were positives to take from the loss, most notably the heart the team showed fighting back from a seemingly insurmountable deficit to nearly steal a win from the Bulls.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
The potential for a proper revival was immense, but the challenge—and the cost—seemed insurmountable.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
When the effort failed in 1969, British troops arrived to keep the peace, but ultimately ushered in the mounting violence and upheaval of The Troubles, leading to a 30-year military occupation and unyielding, seemingly insurmountable entrenchment by both unionists and loyalists.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
The Knicks have now dropped four of their last six games, but there were positives to take from the loss, most notably the heart the team showed fighting back from a seemingly insurmountable deficit to nearly steal a win from the Bulls.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurmountable
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Television’s tendency to play down to the masses — manipulating our individual needs for attention, for agreement, or simply to win — is an insuperable problem at this particular, shameless moment in pop culture.Armond White, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
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Powerful forces were arrayed against him, including Carter himself, but Lewis’s opposition was implacable, though not insuperable.Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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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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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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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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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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Any pardons Biden issues should be virtually invulnerable to a court challenge.Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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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 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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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurmountable. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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