as in unconquerable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
an indomitable spirit was needed to endure the rigors of pioneer life
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Recent Examples of indomitable
The cultural import of the album proved indomitable — along with the factor of people just liking it — even against a lineup of one of the strongest fields in the category in years.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Starting with that suitcase and what was uncovered by the indomitable curiosity of a few women, a handful of historians and psychoanalysts who examined the origins of Sigmund Freud's groundbreaking work, and discovered — to their surprise — the female medical doctor who was there at the beginning.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Based on Winn’s best-selling memoir, director Marianne Elliott’s lovely film captures the natural but temperamental beauty of the land but also the indomitable spirit of the married couple at its core, who are facing daunting odds, including a health crisis.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Penguins took a 3-1 series lead behind an indomitable Crosby performance, only to lose the final three games largely because a high hit from Jacob Trouba knocked Crosby out of Games 5 and 6.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Starting with that suitcase and what was uncovered by the indomitable curiosity of a few women, a handful of historians and psychoanalysts who examined the origins of Sigmund Freud's groundbreaking work, and discovered — to their surprise — the female medical doctor who was there at the beginning.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Based on Winn’s best-selling memoir, director Marianne Elliott’s lovely film captures the natural but temperamental beauty of the land but also the indomitable spirit of the married couple at its core, who are facing daunting odds, including a health crisis.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Penguins took a 3-1 series lead behind an indomitable Crosby performance, only to lose the final three games largely because a high hit from Jacob Trouba knocked Crosby out of Games 5 and 6.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indomitable
Adjective
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Pitt’s tattoos include the first initials of each of his family members, a set of lines designed by the 49-year-old Maria actress, his ex-wife’s birthday, an outline of Ötzi the Iceman and the Latin word Invictus, which means unconquerable.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Yes, football provides an excellent metaphor for the preparation, perseverance, teamwork, focus on fundamentals and an invincible heart required to live boldly.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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With his directing partner and brother, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo has helmed some of the most successful blockbusters of the 21st century under the once invincible Marvel banner.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the blink of an eye, YouTube has evolved from a humble video-sharing platform into an unstoppable force in digital marketing.—
Frank Rojas,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Shakira has been unstoppable since kicking off her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour in Brazil in February.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Dončić fouled out of a must-have Game 3 with 4:12 remaining as the Celtics took an insurmountable 3-0 lead.—
C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Cinematographer Carmen Cabana makes a simple kitchen feel like an insurmountable tower, as the camera careens above Natalia trying to figure out how to make sense of the world she’s been dropped into.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gretzky’s record of 894 career goals was once thought to be unbeatable but Ovechkin is set to defy the odds.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Or tilt the scoring multipliers in such a way that an ace high is unbeatable?—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But city officials expressed dismay over fears the armored vehicles would wreck city roads.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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There’s a moment near the end when the insurgents wander out into the street and watch in silence as U.S. armored vehicles roll off into the distance.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An e-mail publication was invulnerable to the caprices of social-media platforms and their algorithms.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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No authentication mechanism is invulnerable to exploitations.—
Ranjitkumar Sivakumar,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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“Indomitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indomitable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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