as in invincible
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
typically teenagers suppose themselves to be invulnerable, so they take needless risks
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Recent Examples of invulnerable
But the surgeons were unable to acquire tissue, because even her epidermis was invulnerable to steel.
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Nell Zink, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
All these protective systems do not make F-16s invulnerable.
—David Axe, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Peers in the media sector have reported mixed results during this earnings season, with even long-invulnerable Comcast suffering a double-digit stock slump after its quarterly report.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Any pardons Biden issued should be virtually invulnerable to a court challenge.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 20 Jan. 2025
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Nell Zink, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
All these protective systems do not make F-16s invulnerable.
—David Axe, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Peers in the media sector have reported mixed results during this earnings season, with even long-invulnerable Comcast suffering a double-digit stock slump after its quarterly report.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Any pardons Biden issued should be virtually invulnerable to a court challenge.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for invulnerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invulnerable
Adjective
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The most impossible battle of her career, the most invincible dragon she’s ever picked a fight with, the most doomed leap she’s ever taken.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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What makes extraterrestrials invincible in the movie Edge of Tomorrow or so superior in Arrival?—
Sadagopan S,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Superstar Harmanpreet Kaur's unbelievable 171 not out that destroyed an impregnable Australia in a remarkable semi-final upset was seen as a turning point.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
15 Oct. 2024
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But their defenses are not impregnable.—
David Zipper,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Adjective
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The feds alleged that the pair procured over $1 million worth of luxury items — including a bulletproof Escalade, a giant TV, and expensive watches — without ever paying for them.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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Gmail versus the rest Statista But Gmail (and other) security restrictions are not bulletproof — far from it.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Schorsch, of Minneapolis, heard from his wife about armored vehicles and the large amount of law enforcement gathered Tuesday.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2025
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The cost of potential repairs is a concern D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, who has gone out of her way to stay on the good side of President Trump, has not disguised her discomfort at the prospect of armored vehicles chewing up the downtown asphalt.—
Ashraf Khalil,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Like William Zabka back in the day, Knight nicely inhabits the unstoppable karate villain role, though the movie begs to spend a little more time with him.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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There, Sith cultists had been working to keep Palpatine's vision for a New Empire alive by building an unstoppable armada.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Chelsea complete set: Blues stroll to win in Conference League despite defence changes From the outset, the Conference League presented Chelsea with no insurmountable hurdles.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Some experts have argued an FDA restriction could create insurmountable barriers for those who no longer qualify but want to get vaccinated anyway to protect vulnerable family members.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Mountains as towering, imposing and seemingly unconquerable landscapes have been metaphorically linked to power and challenge.—
Jenny Hall,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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The Latin word Invictus means unconquerable or undefeated.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The trauma of pandemic isolation clung to him, and despite every safety net available, his anxiety remained an indomitable force.—
Elizabeth Austin,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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But there’s nothing quite like having an indomitable force of nature at the most important position on the field.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Invulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invulnerable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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