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as in tight
not allowing penetration (as by gas, liquid, or light)
the material for this coat is supposed to be impervious to rain
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as in dense
impossible to get through or into
the rain forest is impervious to all but the most dedicated explorers
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Recent Examples of impervious
The underlying labor market remains strong for now, but is not impervious to the effects of tariffs.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
That kind of confidence seemingly makes the Tritons impervious to shot-making fluctuation.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Where even some of the more reluctant treatment subjects like Rick seem to be getting at least a little out of the experience, Lochlan appears impervious to this coaching.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
Citing fellow pundit Ezra Klein, Pfaff says the media are generating a rising-crime vibe that seems impervious to the facts.
—F.k. Plous, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
That kind of confidence seemingly makes the Tritons impervious to shot-making fluctuation.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Where even some of the more reluctant treatment subjects like Rick seem to be getting at least a little out of the experience, Lochlan appears impervious to this coaching.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
Citing fellow pundit Ezra Klein, Pfaff says the media are generating a rising-crime vibe that seems impervious to the facts.
—F.k. Plous, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impervious
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This wood is chosen for its tight grain and natural flavor compounds, such as lignin and tannins.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The following are the three main types to choose from: Small cat trees are affordable and ideal for tight living quarters.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Select plants with dense habits and thick cover to outcompete weeds that germinate in these border plantings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Down the line, astronomers may need to adjust their models to account for the possibility of rapid galaxy growth under such dense conditions.—
Larissa G. Capella,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Strong metal clamps replicate the design of the polymer hinges on regular Pelican cases, squeezing the case shut on the gasket to create an impermeable seal.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
26 Mar. 2025
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Taxing cruise ships with foreign flags seems like a simple concept, like building an impermeable border wall.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There are several international destinations where pickpocketing is extremely common, so having all of my essentials close is a priority.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Ask any top-flight manager to draw up the frame and skill set of their ideal midfielder, all rules of creation in their hands, and Toure would be the closest facsimile.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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This beautiful Easter garland, on sale for $79.99 at Wayfair, is opulent and thick with twigs and pastel eggs that run throughout.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Twangy bass lines thick enough to saw down a redwood tree are shredded with shivers of electric guitar to create a blues sound that cuts a hole straight through the decades.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Even more impressively, against a Colorado defense that was impenetrable Saturday, with the Rays lacing the balls all over the field and the Rockies making a reel of highlight plays.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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The difficult terrain, impenetrable vegetation, and challenging navigation mean most hikers cover at least 50 percent more distance than that.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2025
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So many roads across Kentucky were impassable due to flooding over the weekend that the state ran out of road-closing barriers, the Hardin County sheriff said.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds of Kentucky roads across the state were impassable because of floodwaters, downed trees or mud and rock slides.—
Bruce Schreiner and Obed Lamy,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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It’s built from a sturdy metal base with a solid wood and plywood frame and has a swivel design that rotates 360 degrees.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Linus Ullmark’s sturdy play in net is a major plus.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Impervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impervious. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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