as in invincible
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
typically teenagers suppose themselves to be invulnerable, so they take needless risks
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Recent Examples of invulnerable
Those who’ve faced adversity may feel the pressure to always appear strong or invulnerable, yet pushing yourself too hard can lead to burnout.
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Marian Evans, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
For the sake of the long-term viability of this series, Matty shouldn’t be invulnerable.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
Pastor David Stone always laughed at the old legend that Sarasota was invulnerable to hurricanes.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
Drone Age Warfare Western tanks are not invulnerable either, and both U.S. Abrams and British Challenger 2 tanks have been lost to Russian FPV attacks.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Marian Evans, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
For the sake of the long-term viability of this series, Matty shouldn’t be invulnerable.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
Pastor David Stone always laughed at the old legend that Sarasota was invulnerable to hurricanes.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
Drone Age Warfare Western tanks are not invulnerable either, and both U.S. Abrams and British Challenger 2 tanks have been lost to Russian FPV attacks.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for invulnerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invulnerable
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An invincible with Bayer Leverkusen last season, the Netherlands international Frimpong was announced as a New Balance athlete last month.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Chiefs, far from looking invincible, have squeaked out win after win this season, and no team has ever won three straight Super Bowls.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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From Sandro Tonali to Dan Burn and Dubravka, this current side have been borderline impregnable over the past month.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Glass walls line the sidewalk; a landscaped plaza is lit from the cantilevered structure above; a grid of generous vertical windows is framed in handsome steel (or maybe that’s Disney-ish terra-cotta); a blond-wood open lobby leads to a reception desk unprotected by bulletproof glass.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
24 Jan. 2025
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Included in the exhibition was one of its most recent acquisitions, a black brooch that is also bulletproof, as if meant to protect the heart.—
Roger Catlin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Federal agencies, including the FBI and Secret Service, are implementing strict measures, such as rooftop snipers, armored SWAT vehicles, and restricted drone activity over downtown and the Superdome.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mining restarted there in the 1930s, when tungsten and antimony were crucial to the military for armored vehicles and ammunition in World War II.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2025
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Garnett couldn’t get past No. 7 Dylan Frazier in the quarters, but No. 3 seed Hunter Johnson was fairly unstoppable at this event, downing top singles players Noe Khlif, Quang Duong, and then Frazier to reach the gold medal match for the fifth time since September.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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The idea that Mexico’s integration to the U.S. economy was unstoppable, rooted in the positive experience of the past three decades, has been seriously tainted.—
Juan Pablo Spinetto,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And even though Kosmic's trick is functionally impossible to pull off with human reflexes on real hardware, the method shows how the game's seemingly insurmountable kill screen actually can be overcome without modifying the code on an official Donkey Kong arcade board.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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Hope, in its essence, is the unwavering belief that better days lie ahead, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Mandela’s resilience, fueled by his unwavering hope for a future of equality and justice, serves as a testament to the indomitable human spirit.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Driven by an indomitable spirit, Craig has led Ashton & Price, LLP, to secure over $250 million in settlements and verdicts, establishing the firm as a powerhouse in California’s personal injury law.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Invulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invulnerable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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