as in insuperable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
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Recent Examples of insurmountable
There was insurmountable pressure to solve this case.
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CBS News, 23 Jan. 2025
By the time Jayden Fielding’s chip-shot field goal creased the uprights to give Ohio State an insurmountable 11-point lead, fans were closing out their tabs with one last round of shots.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The game nearly turned in the last four minutes
When Reese, a Randallstown native and St. Frances graduate, dropped in a layup with just over five minutes left in the second half, Maryland owned what seemed to be an insurmountable 66-57 advantage.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025
Escalante builds an atmosphere of otherworldly despair that overwhelms with its stark assertion of how seemingly insurmountable the horrors are.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for insurmountable 
CBS News, 23 Jan. 2025
By the time Jayden Fielding’s chip-shot field goal creased the uprights to give Ohio State an insurmountable 11-point lead, fans were closing out their tabs with one last round of shots.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The game nearly turned in the last four minutes
When Reese, a Randallstown native and St. Frances graduate, dropped in a layup with just over five minutes left in the second half, Maryland owned what seemed to be an insurmountable 66-57 advantage.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025
Escalante builds an atmosphere of otherworldly despair that overwhelms with its stark assertion of how seemingly insurmountable the horrors are.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for insurmountable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurmountable
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Whether one favors moves toward a Palestinian state in the coming years or believes that full Palestinian statehood would present insuperable dangers to Jordan, Israel, and Palestinians alike, all parties should support the goal of better government for Palestinians.—
Elliott Abrams,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Feb. 2025
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Television’s tendency to play down to the masses — manipulating our individual needs for attention, for agreement, or simply to win — is an insuperable problem at this particular, shameless moment in pop culture.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Even the most vulnerable patrons of an unforgiving desert can confront tribulation with the command of unconquerable spirits.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN,
6 Aug. 2024
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By contrast, the Tibetan language, which has nothing in common with Mandarin, remains doggedly unconquerable; unlike other aspects of Tibetan life, it has not been tamed, co-opted, or Sinicized.—
Tenzin Dorjee,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Nov. 2023
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An invincible with Bayer Leverkusen last season, the Netherlands international Frimpong was announced as a New Balance athlete last month.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Chiefs, far from looking invincible, have squeaked out win after win this season, and no team has ever won three straight Super Bowls.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Garnett couldn’t get past No. 7 Dylan Frazier in the quarters, but No. 3 seed Hunter Johnson was fairly unstoppable at this event, downing top singles players Noe Khlif, Quang Duong, and then Frazier to reach the gold medal match for the fifth time since September.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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The idea that Mexico’s integration to the U.S. economy was unstoppable, rooted in the positive experience of the past three decades, has been seriously tainted.—
Juan Pablo Spinetto,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Mandela’s resilience, fueled by his unwavering hope for a future of equality and justice, serves as a testament to the indomitable human spirit.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Driven by an indomitable spirit, Craig has led Ashton & Price, LLP, to secure over $250 million in settlements and verdicts, establishing the firm as a powerhouse in California’s personal injury law.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In particular, Amazon is hosting a major event with unbeatable deals on the best travel gear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Feb. 2025
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Three unbeatable deals, so grab them before they’re gone.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Any pardons Biden issued should be virtually invulnerable to a court challenge.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
20 Jan. 2025
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The bills are strong but not invulnerable; fractures often occur during these interactions, leaving pieces lodged in unfortunate victims.—
Melissa Cristina Marquez,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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From Sandro Tonali to Dan Burn and Dubravka, this current side have been borderline impregnable over the past month.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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For more than half a century, the Assad dynasty appeared to have an impregnable hold over Syria.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2024
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