1
as in static
incapable of moving or being moved
that boulder is immovable, even with a bulldozer
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
despite tears and pleading, the police officer was immovable on the matter of a hefty fine for speeding
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Recent Examples of immovable
Let plants hug the patio Sometimes the problem with your patio might be less about its square footage and more that certain immovable elements block out usable space.
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Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
At 6-2, 326, an immovable force at NT with the ability to develop as a pass rusher.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Having set Coel’s grudge-nurturing immovable object and Hathaway’s in-crisis irresistible force on a collision course, the film proceeds to let the former batter the latter with a mix of acidic banter, passive-aggressive comments masked as curiosity, and compli-sults that cut bone.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Nemesis tells the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force, expert criminal Coltrane Wilder (Noel), meets an immovable object, brilliant police detective Isaiah Stiles (Law).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
At 6-2, 326, an immovable force at NT with the ability to develop as a pass rusher.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Having set Coel’s grudge-nurturing immovable object and Hathaway’s in-crisis irresistible force on a collision course, the film proceeds to let the former batter the latter with a mix of acidic banter, passive-aggressive comments masked as curiosity, and compli-sults that cut bone.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Nemesis tells the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force, expert criminal Coltrane Wilder (Noel), meets an immovable object, brilliant police detective Isaiah Stiles (Law).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immovable
Adjective
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The contract becomes an executable part of the architecture rather than static documentation nobody reads.—
Emma McGrattan,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Yet most properties treat their neighborhood like a static backdrop, with a laminated card of restaurant recommendations and a concierge who knows a few spots.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Robert Chlopas/Getty Images Americans' budgets are under increasing pressure right now as stubborn (and now rising) inflation, elevated interest rates and higher everyday costs continue to stretch paychecks thin.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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As Fortune examined in March, Wall Street’s conviction that AI will kill SaaS runs up against a stubborn historical pattern — platform shifts tend to enrich incumbents who adapt, not destroy them.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The Letang contract may be unmovable, too.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Just weeks ago, Orbán had seemed practically inevitable, an unmovable facet of Hungarian politics.—
New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Officials with the Georgia Department of Transportation have been adamant that many of the major road closures and resurfacing projects are unrelated to the World Cup, and therefore are on a multi-year timeline.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Healthcare advocates are equally adamant.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Tom, the father wearing a hat and sunglasses, stood motionless.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
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But Avedon, an artist who became a legend by making motionless images feel vibrant and frenetic, lends himself uniquely well to the format.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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The civilization of love will not arise from a single or spectacular gesture, but from the sum total of small and steadfast acts of fidelity that serve as a bulwark against dehumanization.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The definitive edition arrived last year via Third Man, steadfast champions of deserving Detroit obscurities.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
23 May 2026
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Water damage is some of the most severe damage a vehicle can endure, often rendering cars completely immobile and inoperable.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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This left the vessel listing and immobile, as social media video of the boat shows.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The campaign extends into still images, some shot by Piccioli himself, and others by photographers Monaris and Zora Sicher for a dedicated Instagram account showing what happened behind the scenes — @keeppprolling.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Walking across shiny, immaculately clean floors into the still room, a tour leads visitors to a room with the immense structures the Bakers use to make their special brand of whiskey.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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“Immovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immovable. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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