as in incredulous
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
tried to explain her weeklong disappearance with an incredible tale of abduction by a total stranger
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Recent Examples of incredible
Bathed in lavender and gold tones, the establishment is known for its incredible attention to sauces served over dishes like red mullet fillet with crispy scales and saffron sauce.
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Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
Today, the network serves up an addictive mix of heart-pounding wildlife rescues, incredible vet stories, and unforgettable family adventures.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
Yet the Birds prevailed in the Big Easy, taking their revenge against a team that has been known to mount incredible playoff comebacks, including in the playoffs and the Super Bowl.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2025
The couple were incredible parents who created a loving home for their two children, the cousins said.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
Today, the network serves up an addictive mix of heart-pounding wildlife rescues, incredible vet stories, and unforgettable family adventures.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
Yet the Birds prevailed in the Big Easy, taking their revenge against a team that has been known to mount incredible playoff comebacks, including in the playoffs and the Super Bowl.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2025
The couple were incredible parents who created a loving home for their two children, the cousins said.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incredible
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Lawmakers were incredulous at times, struggling to decide to where to press them for details.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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To their credit, most of the aldermen who attended the hearing were incredulous.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Also, an unbelievable running back, and the absolute best tight end in football (Ever!).—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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There’s unbelievable warmth to Butensky’s photographs from this era.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
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Fans responded with mixed emotions Sunday night at the Super Bowl when an anti-hate campaign got an unlikely spokesperson.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Khamenei's firm stance suggests that talks under Trump's terms are unlikely, while Tehran and Washington continue their standoff.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But breaking the grip that your phone has on you isn’t impossible.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Travel could be very difficult or even impossible in some areas, particularly during the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Despite enduring unimaginable suffering during the Holocaust, Anne held onto hope, finding solace in the beauty of the human spirit and the possibility of a better world.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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This adds an extra softness to the fabric, much as pizza crust in Naples would be unimaginable without the city’s acqua.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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That such a debate exists seemed inconceivable at this time last year when Adam Peters became Washington’s general manager.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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As Steele tried to pinpoint her scoring average, the figure seemed inconceivable to her.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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So we’re spared the ridiculous presidential logorrhea.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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These proved ridiculous at Oberlin, where dressing in janitor uniforms from thrift shops was considered the height of style.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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This discovery is very encouraging for the future of the Euclid mission and demonstrates its fantastic capabilities.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Kindle Paperwhite Kids (2024) is a fantastic eReader for children that's waterproof (so no worries about spills), runs smoothly, and comes with a protective case and a six-month Amazon Kids+ subscription.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
10 Feb. 2025
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