as in indomitable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
an unconquerable spirit that got the family through some hard times
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Recent Examples of unconquerable
That was Gigi, says Nikki: ever curious, unconquerable.
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Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
And like divers plunging into a pool, members of an unconquerable Braves defense leaped almost comically one by one into the pile, burying Latu.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2022
Like Unionists, Confederates celebrated particularly heroic youths as evidence of their people’s unconquerable spirit, but only in the U.S.
—Frances M. Clarke and Rebecca Jo Plant, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2023
Drug companies have created therapies for previously unconquerable diseases from melanoma to spinal muscular atrophy.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 3 Nov. 2022
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Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
And like divers plunging into a pool, members of an unconquerable Braves defense leaped almost comically one by one into the pile, burying Latu.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2022
Like Unionists, Confederates celebrated particularly heroic youths as evidence of their people’s unconquerable spirit, but only in the U.S.
—Frances M. Clarke and Rebecca Jo Plant, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2023
Drug companies have created therapies for previously unconquerable diseases from melanoma to spinal muscular atrophy.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 3 Nov. 2022
See all Example Sentences for unconquerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconquerable
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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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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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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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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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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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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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“Unconquerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconquerable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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