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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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
Anti-immigration narratives are impervious to facts.
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Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
By eliminating wood components and utilizing moisture barriers in flooring backing, manufacturers have developed products that are virtually impervious to water.
—Rotem Eylor, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
This player then has to be impervious to pressure to hold onto the ball until the right moment and smooth with their execution of the shot.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Getty’s character, Sophia, was in her eighties yet essentially impervious.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
By eliminating wood components and utilizing moisture barriers in flooring backing, manufacturers have developed products that are virtually impervious to water.
—Rotem Eylor, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
This player then has to be impervious to pressure to hold onto the ball until the right moment and smooth with their execution of the shot.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Getty’s character, Sophia, was in her eighties yet essentially impervious.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impervious
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Either one of these increases could significantly curtail an endowment's ability to make future investments, and even the threat may cause endowment managers to hold their wallets tighter.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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Because of the ferrets’ long, slim shape and the necessity of not making the collars too tight, the wily animals can slip out of the trackers, Boulerice said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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This petite pick packs a springtime punch with its dense collection of yellow, red, and purple tulips.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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On the other hand, Halsey’s smart, dense, often weird music has lately been overshadowed by the drama that continually dogs her.—
Stephen Deusner,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Surface treatments can help make paper—which naturally sops up moisture from the air that could affect the device built on top—relatively impermeable.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Jan. 2013
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Pepe has been Portugal’s bedrock for almost two decades, a scratching, impermeable presence who won 141 caps for his country, and was central to their first major trophy at Euro 2016.—
Jacob Whitehead,
The Athletic,
8 Aug. 2024
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They were later photographed briefly locking lips at the event, fueling speculation about their curiously close relationship. 7.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Gavin Newsom California's governor is close behind, or tied, with Buttigieg in the recent polling.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Each new song escalated the tension, which eventually grew so thick that the rappers took mere hours to respond with a new attack.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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For a thicker gravy, sprinkle in the flour or make a cornstarch slurry by combing two tablespoons of cold water with one tablespoon of cornstarch in a separate bowl and stir.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is even peering through the most impenetrable of artifacts: ancient, charred scrolls that are too delicate to be unfurled.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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What may sound conceptually impenetrable again proves to function not only well, but with humanity, with the release of Horsegiirl’s debut EP, v.i.p. – very important pony.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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Many partially destroyed streets and bridges that were covered with mud months ago are still impassable.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Most roads are impassable; most power and sewer infrastructure is gone.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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This sturdy sideboard is equal parts functional and stylish.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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This lends a more expensive feel, resulting in a sturdy tablet without being thick or heavy, at 0.3 inch thick and 1.2 pounds.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Impervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impervious. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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