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
These were unimaginable choices for grieving parents to make in such a short time.
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Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
Chicken may be branded as a healthier, more sustainable alternative to beef and pork, but its mass production and consumption — whether from Mountaire or its competitors — relies on unimaginable human and animal suffering.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 31 Mar. 2025
An oasis for families facing unimaginable sorrows, it was founded by Dr. Kathy Hull and modeled after programs in the U.K. to help terminally ill children and their families find joy in each remaining day together.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Today’s students have the advantage of instant communication via social media, something unimaginable for activists 50 years ago, who relied on letters and in-person networking.
— Made By History, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
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Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
Chicken may be branded as a healthier, more sustainable alternative to beef and pork, but its mass production and consumption — whether from Mountaire or its competitors — relies on unimaginable human and animal suffering.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 31 Mar. 2025
An oasis for families facing unimaginable sorrows, it was founded by Dr. Kathy Hull and modeled after programs in the U.K. to help terminally ill children and their families find joy in each remaining day together.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Today’s students have the advantage of instant communication via social media, something unimaginable for activists 50 years ago, who relied on letters and in-person networking.
— Made By History, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimaginable
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Munn: These are people who have incredible wealth and are crumbling in front of your eyes.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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De Bruyne produced chances, goals and memorable moments at an incredible, unerring rate over 10 trophy-laden seasons at City.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But when President Donald Trump announced an additional 34% universal tariff on Chinese goods on April 2, Zou, who has been exporting to the United States for more than a decade, was incredulous.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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His tone is incredulous, but the question becomes a sort of guiding principle: Some characters do, in fact, believe that things can be better, despite all evidence otherwise.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That means consumers and businesses are unlikely to see any relief on loan rates in the near term, although economists are penciling in cuts later in the year, with the majority forecasting a reduction at the Fed's June 18 meeting.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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With a Labour government entrenched until at least 2029, that’s unlikely to happen anytime, but the big brands are also big planners, and always thinking about the success of the next generation.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Jokić nearly broke the all-time mark for Player Efficiency Rating (PER), whatever that is, and completed the seemingly impossible feat of averaging a triple-double while playing center.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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For some, meeting their new child’s needs—and the specter of a future oriented around those needs—felt impossible.—
Jessica Slice,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Right now, though, a coherent A.I. policy seems well-nigh inconceivable.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Passage of the stopgap in the House marked a major victory for Johnson, and a feat that would have been inconceivable in years prior.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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DeChambeau cut McIlroy's lead to just two after 54 holes, which seemed unthinkable with just a few holes to go.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Some Mavericks fans have chosen to don purple and gold Los Angeles Lakers gear inside American Airlines Center, an act that would have been unthinkable before Feb. 1.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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He’s been an unbelievable resource for me as a player.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Receiving an unbelievable slew of bad critiques for the first time ever on the very last day was so hard to deal with.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Unimaginable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimaginable. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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