ˌən-ə-ˈmaj-nə-bəl
as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
a nearly unimaginable string of coincidences
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Recent Examples of unimaginable
With a multilayered sound design that acts as an invisible force, rendering nature unfamiliar as well, we’re invited to bear witness to the unimaginable pain seared onto the faces of evacuees and funeral attendees alike.
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Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
For humans, an equivalent feat — say, running nonstop without food, water or rest for days at a time — would be unimaginable.
—Elizabeth Landau, Quanta Magazine, 19 May 2025
In an era of unprecedented interconnectedness—and upheaval—policymakers need new tools to track the condition of global production networks and capture forms of activity unimaginable at the birth of modern economic statistics.
—Diane Coyle, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
Through countless simulations and real-world interactions, the agent might identify subtle patterns and adjustments that lead to significant energy savings that were previously unimaginable.
—Cam Linke, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
For humans, an equivalent feat — say, running nonstop without food, water or rest for days at a time — would be unimaginable.
—Elizabeth Landau, Quanta Magazine, 19 May 2025
In an era of unprecedented interconnectedness—and upheaval—policymakers need new tools to track the condition of global production networks and capture forms of activity unimaginable at the birth of modern economic statistics.
—Diane Coyle, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
Through countless simulations and real-world interactions, the agent might identify subtle patterns and adjustments that lead to significant energy savings that were previously unimaginable.
—Cam Linke, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimaginable
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Inter’s defensive unit has been incredible in the Champions League this season, conceding just one open-play goal in their opening 10 games.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Head to the historic Stonewall Inn for a day of drag-out-loud fun while raising funds for two incredible charities based at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Community Church: the Global Justice Institute and Sylvia’s Place, one of the city’s largest LGBTQ+ shelters and food pantries.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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Miller, who had been at the heart of the rivalry, authored one of the most incredulous comebacks in NBA playoff history.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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Joel is incredulous, which only fuels Ellie’s anger further.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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Ultimately, though, the Trump ally argued there was unlikely to be a single new face of DOGE.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
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Whether this particular initiative will materialize remains to be seen, but even without it Jordan is positioning itself as the unlikely runner-up in electromobility after Norway, with great relevance for countries around the world.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The teardown and communications teams at iFixit were largely expecting Apple to release another tiny product that was impossible to fix or have its batteries swapped, filling the gaps in landfills alongside AirPods.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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That being said, the researchers point out that eliminating cysteine from human diets is all but impossible because the amino acid is found in nearly all foods.—
Michael Franco
May 21,
New Atlas,
21 May 2025
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In terms of achievements that were once equally preposterous and inconceivable 30 years ago, TCU reaching the Sweet 16 in women’s basketball is on the same level as the school making the national title game in football.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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In fact, the superstructure is estimated to hold an almost inconceivable 200 quadrillion (that's 200 followed by 15 zeros) times the mass of the sun and is more than 1.3 billion light-years long, larger than the Milky Way.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Physical research would be unthinkable without statistics.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2025
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And that surprising change is likely to lead Diaz to a contract decision that might have been unthinkable at this point last year.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Google’s teams have seen an increase in fake travel websites as the summer vacations get closer, usually luring victims with cheap prices and unbelievable experiences.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Reflecting on Rockingham’s recent ‘unbelievable turnout’ To understand the decision to put the racetrack up for sale, consider Rockingham Speedway’s past.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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“Unimaginable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimaginable. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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