1
as in dense
impossible to get through or into
the wall of security people surrounding the rock band was impermeable
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2
as in tight
not allowing penetration (as by gas, liquid, or light)
an impermeable seal on the ancient tomb had preserved the artifacts exceptionally well
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Recent Examples of impermeable
The Chinese-Russian relationship is not impermeable, and the United States should not shy away from proactive measures to exploit its fissures.
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Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 3 May 2021
It was given a raffia twist at both Longchamp and Sandro — there in a black-and-white striped version — as well as the impermeable and big-brimmed update at Aigle.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
In Israel, the seal Coates creates around his own mind becomes impermeable.
—Daniel Bergner, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
This has partly been attributed to rapid urban development, which has created sprawl that encases floodplains in impermeable concrete.
—Christy Choi, CNN, 13 Aug. 2024
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Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 3 May 2021
It was given a raffia twist at both Longchamp and Sandro — there in a black-and-white striped version — as well as the impermeable and big-brimmed update at Aigle.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
In Israel, the seal Coates creates around his own mind becomes impermeable.
—Daniel Bergner, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
This has partly been attributed to rapid urban development, which has created sprawl that encases floodplains in impermeable concrete.
—Christy Choi, CNN, 13 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impermeable
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The Brits handed their prize to Conclave, which feels like the favorite here, too, since the pacing of its papal politicking is as tight as a drum.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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As a result of the super cycle, MRO facility capacity — already under pressure, particularly for engines — will remain tight, with long queues and increased turnaround times for aircraft and components.—
Oliver Wyman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Even the Metroid franchise is not impervious to criticism.—
Lewis Gordon,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Science done right, like nature itself, is impervious to ideology.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Combine with oats and cook over a stovetop until thick and creamy.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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Major American investors, including Trump allies, are involved with companies prospecting nickel, iron and rare earth elements, even though much of it is trapped far under frozen ground or ice (in some parts of Greenland, the ice is two miles thick).—
Jeffrey Gettleman,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The gold depository at Fort Knox has a reputation for being impenetrable, which has gained it a place in popular culture.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Numerous incidents demonstrate that Macs are not impenetrable, and a new one has recently been added to the list.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In Southern California, intense rainfall triggered large debris flows, making several streets impassable, including Mulholland Drive in Santa Monica and several roads in the Palisades.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Tallahassee could get a dusting of snow and a quarter of an inch of ice − enough to make roads impassable and knock out power lines from the winter storm forecast to hit the area.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But longtime close watchers of Epstein and his legal ordeal made the case in a series of posts on X that such a list may never emerge.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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Improvements encompass a new conference center on the north end, elevated seating, closer premium seating, and the new scoreboard.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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Among albums, Four Symbols is the sturdiest winner.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The additional accessories include two cloth liners, a sturdy lame with a wooden handle, four spare lame blades and a blade cover.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Impermeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impermeable. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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