as in invincible
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
this year the coach's strategy seems bulletproof
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Recent Examples of bulletproof
Chandler went into the bout in New York last November with seemingly bulletproof confidence after a strong fight camp but was beaten by an excellent Oliveira display as the former undisputed UFC lightweight champion claimed a unanimous decision victory at Madison Square Garden.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Straight-talking and seemingly bulletproof in the press conference chair, Arne Slot has mixed tactical insight with humour during his time as Liverpool’s head coach.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Glass walls line the sidewalk; a landscaped plaza is lit from the cantilevered structure above; a grid of generous vertical windows is framed in handsome steel (or maybe that’s Disney-ish terra-cotta); a blond-wood open lobby leads to a reception desk unprotected by bulletproof glass.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Jan. 2025
Included in the exhibition was one of its most recent acquisitions, a black brooch that is also bulletproof, as if meant to protect the heart.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Straight-talking and seemingly bulletproof in the press conference chair, Arne Slot has mixed tactical insight with humour during his time as Liverpool’s head coach.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Glass walls line the sidewalk; a landscaped plaza is lit from the cantilevered structure above; a grid of generous vertical windows is framed in handsome steel (or maybe that’s Disney-ish terra-cotta); a blond-wood open lobby leads to a reception desk unprotected by bulletproof glass.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Jan. 2025
Included in the exhibition was one of its most recent acquisitions, a black brooch that is also bulletproof, as if meant to protect the heart.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulletproof
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Jokic had lofted a clutch floater to clinch 2OT, and dropped in a free throw to put Denver up 139-138 with 17.1 remaining, a maelstrom in Ball surrounding a man who seemed invincible.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Apr. 2025
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But even more importantly, our testers said the loose mineral powder delivered a smooth, natural finish that felt almost invincible.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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But city officials expressed dismay over fears the armored vehicles would wreck city roads.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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There’s a moment near the end when the insurgents wander out into the street and watch in silence as U.S. armored vehicles roll off into the distance.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An e-mail publication was invulnerable to the caprices of social-media platforms and their algorithms.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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No authentication mechanism is invulnerable to exploitations.—
Ranjitkumar Sivakumar,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 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
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These Arizona sandals with their iconic two-buckle design offer unbeatable support for all-day wear.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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The resort sits nested within the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, providing a one-of-a-kind experience where breathtaking views meet unbeatable fun.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the blink of an eye, YouTube has evolved from a humble video-sharing platform into an unstoppable force in digital marketing.—
Frank Rojas,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Shakira has been unstoppable since kicking off her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour in Brazil in February.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cinematographer Carmen Cabana makes a simple kitchen feel like an insurmountable tower, as the camera careens above Natalia trying to figure out how to make sense of the world she’s been dropped into.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Dončić fouled out of a must-have Game 3 with 4:12 remaining as the Celtics took an insurmountable 3-0 lead.—
C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The cultural import of the album proved indomitable — along with the factor of people just liking it — even against a lineup of one of the strongest fields in the category in years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 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
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“Bulletproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulletproof. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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