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
Warsh's theory of inflation is designed to make an essentially bulletproof case for cuts in this economy, unless something changes drastically.
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Matt Peterson, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
While the administration could theoretically attempt to use alternative trade maneuvers to replicate the tariffs, there is no guarantee such a transition would be seamless or legally bulletproof.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet Rubio remains powerful and relatively aloof, not bulletproof but at least wearing a little bit of Teflon.
—Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2025
With this approach, some of our leaders learn to be bulletproof and irreplaceable.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2025
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Matt Peterson, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
While the administration could theoretically attempt to use alternative trade maneuvers to replicate the tariffs, there is no guarantee such a transition would be seamless or legally bulletproof.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet Rubio remains powerful and relatively aloof, not bulletproof but at least wearing a little bit of Teflon.
—Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2025
With this approach, some of our leaders learn to be bulletproof and irreplaceable.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulletproof
Adjective
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That was still a sharp commercial comedown for a tentpole that so recently seemed invincible.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
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Bounty hunters facing off, nearly invincible against normal bad guys, but hard-pressed in an even match.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The clashes started Monday when demonstrators blocked an entrance to the facility and federal agents in riot gear brought out armored vehicles.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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How active protection systems work An APS integrates radar, electro-optical and infra-red (EO/IR) sensors, a fire control processor, and a countermeasure launcher into a single defensive suite mounted on an armored vehicle.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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He-Man has superhuman speed and strength and is invulnerable to most damage.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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Not even the most powerful American companies are invulnerable to cargo theft.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The multiple attacks could be a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable, despite attackers often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
Haruna Umar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The multiple attacks could be seen as a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable despite the jihadis often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With warmer weather ahead, now is the time to snag your new everyday sandals, and the Columbia Women’s Alava Sandals are practically a steal for 51 percent off while the Teva Men’s Universal Trail Sandals are another unbeatable pick for only $60.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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The potency for the price is unbeatable which is why 60,000 shoppers have bought it recently.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The best defensive team in the NBA keeps proving that defense wins games — and that no one is unstoppable.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The unprecedented nature of this particular tech-lash flies in the face of every corporate executive and politician hailing an unstoppable rocket ship, even a renaissance, coming toward humanity in the 21st century.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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The 24-time grand slam champion held a nearly insurmountable record of 289-1 when leading by two sets to none in majors – according to the TNT broadcast – and Fonseca having a mountain to climb may be an understatement.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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In a weak American League, Detroit’s five-game deficit in the wild-card standings is not insurmountable.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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With indomitable will, Barbaro transcended his sport.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The indomitable matriarch Cathy Ames (Florence Pugh) is typically considered the villain of this American epic.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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“Bulletproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulletproof. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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