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as in tight
not allowing penetration (as by gas, liquid, or light)
the material for this coat is supposed to be impervious to rain
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as in dense
impossible to get through or into
the rain forest is impervious to all but the most dedicated explorers
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Recent Examples of impervious
The business of brokering isn’t uniformly lucrative, but most of the night’s attendees work the high and very high ends of the market, which are generally impervious to economic downwinds, mortgage rates, war, and gravity.
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Perhaps more damaging to his ego was the thought of not winning a Saudi title; of unexpectedly finding that a hitherto minor football league was impervious to his powers.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 22 May 2026
In his view, a perspective from an external lens adds dimensionality to problems that may have become impervious or desensitized within a department.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The drug, daraxonrasib, works by targeting KRAS, a protein inside the cancer cells that was previously considered to be impervious.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Perhaps more damaging to his ego was the thought of not winning a Saudi title; of unexpectedly finding that a hitherto minor football league was impervious to his powers.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 22 May 2026
In his view, a perspective from an external lens adds dimensionality to problems that may have become impervious or desensitized within a department.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The drug, daraxonrasib, works by targeting KRAS, a protein inside the cancer cells that was previously considered to be impervious.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impervious
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Starter Eric Lauer battles erratic fastball command and early damage yet completes six innings, while the Rays’ Nick Martinez matches him before a bullpen misstep to Rojas decides a tight opener.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Security was tight at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday night at the first of seven World Cup matches in South Florida.—
Al Diaz,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The videos showed dense crowds waiting in organized lines with little movement.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This is especially important near rushing water, around blind corners and in dense vegetation where sound and visibility are limited.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Engineers eventually replaced them with a version made up of 20 impermeable compartments of high-pressure hoses containing water.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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Dry waterproofing technology, which is basically like an invisible, impermeable sock liner.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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There wasn’t much excitement in the building, despite the fact that the game was close until the end.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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He's remained close with the Solari family and has taken Teo Solari under his wing.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Whisk it in until the dressing is rich, thick, and emulsified, which takes less than a minute.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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The Shiatsung Project In a bungalow surrounded by an impenetrable wall, a woman has been raised in isolation by a talking screen mounted on the living room wall, fullfilling her every wish without ever revealing the reasons for its life and existence.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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For 82 games and three-plus playoff rounds, the bunker remained impenetrable.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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On that occasion a team made up of players who had all been born in Haiti shocked an Italy team famed for its impregnable defense.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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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 Strait carries roughly a fifth of the world’s oil, and remains largely impassable.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Fire safety regulations have long required multifamily buildings to contain two or more staircases so that residents can exit their homes safely if one staircase is impassable because of smoke or other reasons.—
Alex Schwartz,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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“Impervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impervious. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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