1
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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2
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
But these concepts are not, on their own, impervious to challenge.
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Remember, Nathan isn’t strong, just impervious to pain.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
The underlying labor market remains strong for now, but is not impervious to the effects of tariffs.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 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
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Remember, Nathan isn’t strong, just impervious to pain.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
The underlying labor market remains strong for now, but is not impervious to the effects of tariffs.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impervious
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There’s no tighter part of the property for patrons than Amen Corner, tens of thousands pressed together to watch as McIlroy’s ball flew through the air once, then twice.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Traction alopecia Anything that involves repeatedly pulling your hair into a tight style should be avoided.—
Shannon Lawlor,
Glamour,
14 Apr. 2025
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This layer also contains Earth’s oceanic crust — a thinner and denser layer below the oceans — and the continental crust that sits above this layer.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The good news As solar cycle 25 is set to weaken soon, the high-energy proton soup around the planet will soon get denser again.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Achieving that often meant forgoing impermeable materials and permanent designs, which stands in stark contrast to the way modern-day water management works are constructed.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 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
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And Amanda Marsalis and April Blair are some of my closest friends now.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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The new Charlotte Knights’ manager pitched for four MLB teams from 2010 to 2015, recording 30 saves as the closer for the Chicago White Sox in 2011.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
17 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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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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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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The storms rendered some roads impassable, damaged buildings and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
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In Southern California, intense rainfall triggered large debris flows, making several streets impassable, including Mulholland Drive in Santa Monica and several roads in the Palisades.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 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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In addition to the missing sturdy bollards, which were under repair, the city’s portable steel barriers were in the down position during New Year’s celebrations, CNN previously reported.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Impervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impervious. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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