unbelievable
adjective
un·be·liev·able
ˌən-bə-ˈlē-və-bəl 
: too improbable for belief
the plot is unreal and unbelievable
also
: of such a superlative degree as to be hard to believe
the destruction was unbelievable
made an unbelievable catch in center field
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a completely unbelievable story about why there was lipstick on his collar
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Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
He’s been unbelievable for them and with a lot less experienced help around him.
—Sean Gentille, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
The Vikings had an unbelievable season in their first year with quarterback Sam Darnold at the helm, and enter the playoffs as one of the most dangerous teams.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Some of the things that almost seem unbelievable are actually based on reality.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Unbelievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbelievable. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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unbelievable
adjective
un·be·liev·able
ˌən-bə-ˈlē-və-bəl
1
: too unlikely for belief
an unbelievable story
2
: very significant or impressive
made an unbelievable catch in center field
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