as in insuperable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
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Recent Examples of insurmountable
As these vulnerabilities combine and compound, our economy will continue to plummet, forcing us to take on insurmountable debts that threaten our sustainable development goals.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
None of these questions are insurmountable, nor would the absence of some, or even all, of these people from the revival keep fans from wanting to see it.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
This critical shift in thinking and approach allows leaders to position mistakes as iterations, not insurmountable obstacles.
—Mary Hemphill, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The good news is that these barriers are not insurmountable.
—Matt Abrahams, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insurmountable
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
None of these questions are insurmountable, nor would the absence of some, or even all, of these people from the revival keep fans from wanting to see it.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
This critical shift in thinking and approach allows leaders to position mistakes as iterations, not insurmountable obstacles.
—Mary Hemphill, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The good news is that these barriers are not insurmountable.
—Matt Abrahams, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insurmountable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurmountable
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Whether one favors moves toward a Palestinian state in the coming years or believes that full Palestinian statehood would present insuperable dangers to Jordan, Israel, and Palestinians alike, all parties should support the goal of better government for Palestinians.—
Elliott Abrams,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Feb. 2025
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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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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
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After a 2-1 first-leg defeat at Celtic Park, Brendan Rodgers' men must overturn the deficit at the Allianz Arena, where Bayern Munich are practically invincible.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Yet people are not things, empires are not invincible, and no one can control everything.—
NATALIYA GUMENYUK,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Feb. 2025
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The American dream is unstoppable, and our country is on the verge of a comeback, the likes of which the world has never witnessed, and perhaps will never witness again.—
TIME Staff,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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The American Dream is unstoppable, and our country is on the verge of a comeback the likes of which the world has never witnessed, and perhaps will never witness again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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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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His forehand then got messy under Sinner’s relentless pressure, and the increasingly indomitable Italian morphed into his maximally efficient, occasionally frightening, error-inducing self as the night wore on.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Snag the Apple Watch Series 10 now at an unbeatable price thanks to this $100 discount!—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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With half a century in music and an unbeatable massive catalog of work, Elton John could easily rest on his laurels and enjoy his status as an icon without releasing any new material.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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All these protective systems do not make F-16s invulnerable.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Any pardons Biden issued should be virtually invulnerable to a court challenge.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
20 Jan. 2025
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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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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurmountable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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