1
as in static
incapable of moving or being moved
that boulder is immovable, even with a bulldozer
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
despite tears and pleading, the police officer was immovable on the matter of a hefty fine for speeding
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Recent Examples of immovable
And while the rest of her Passover menu might change every year, matzo ball soup is a critical, immovable tradition.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
The prose must first uncover the immovable furniture, then introduce the immovable inhabitants.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Paris died in March 1986, less than two weeks after he was discovered to have an immovable brain tumor.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
This effect is amplified by motion: An immovable corpse causes less intense impressions than a moving zombie.
—Victor Erukhimov, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
The prose must first uncover the immovable furniture, then introduce the immovable inhabitants.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Paris died in March 1986, less than two weeks after he was discovered to have an immovable brain tumor.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
This effect is amplified by motion: An immovable corpse causes less intense impressions than a moving zombie.
—Victor Erukhimov, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immovable
Adjective
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Unlike static databases, it’s updated by the users themselves.—
Jason Bahnak,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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These two performers feed off each other in a dance that is never static.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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But earth sign parents can also lean toward being stubborn and strict, which may cause friction during a stand off or while navigating discipline or tough conversations.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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If using for very stubborn stains, use Oxy Bleach powder, which will be gentler and less destructive.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Deshaun Watson is also still stuck on the roster with a huge contract that has become unmovable.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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And so with that came confidence and an unmovable quality to this character.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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But Galkin is adamant that because their focus was always the victims, Kohberger’s plea deal only changed one thing.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The call came on what was the hottest day of the year in the U.K., but staff were adamant Moo needed picking up, much to Ford's mild annoyance.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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But Rosary’s goals and its place in the community have remained steadfast, school leadership says.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Accessibility and Sustainability Environmental care is one of Bitter End’s most steadfast values.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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If these thermal management systems are ineffective an electric vehicle could be rendered immobile (or worse) due to the battery overheating.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Rather, its success came from seeing and solving an inherent problem: personal entertainment was immobile, grounded in console stereo systems.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Mountains rise suddenly and everywhere, reflected perfectly in the still fjords and inlets beneath, as if replicating the Game of Thrones intro.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Slavik displayed a still image from the March 2016 video that apparently depicts Combs dragging Ventura down the hall of a Los Angeles hotel.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis in his dissent in Myers v. United States in 1925 would have required even postmasters to be confirmable and even irremovable by the president.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Dec. 2024
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Impeachment is an irremovable stain on any presidency, and Trump knows it.—
Matt Ford,
The New Republic,
18 Dec. 2019
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“Immovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immovable. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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