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
The Red Scare unfolded amid all of this other incredible political activity, including the civil rights movement and the push for women’s rights.
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Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
For fans of both basketball stars, the cards hold incredible value.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Jenna has an incredible eye for hair color that is about to trend, that is of the moment, and is actually wearable, but still jaw dropping, and that’s a very rare thing.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Clark and Katie are incredible A&Rs, writer advocates and overall humans.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
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Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
For fans of both basketball stars, the cards hold incredible value.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Jenna has an incredible eye for hair color that is about to trend, that is of the moment, and is actually wearable, but still jaw dropping, and that’s a very rare thing.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Clark and Katie are incredible A&Rs, writer advocates and overall humans.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incredible
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The Romans were incredulous that anyone would glorify a Jew.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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The idea that within eight months, SpaceX engineers could not only launch Starship into orbit, but embark on a six-day journey around the moon and safely return to Earth was incredulous.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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The continuous shots might be unbelievable, but there are no sly edits, as cinematographer Matthew Lewis confirmed to Variety.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Set intentions for unbelievable growth and embrace that this potential already exists within you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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But with Trump’s overt hostility to all things IRA, scale-up is unlikely.—
Jim Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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And while Tarantino would be unlikely to direct a film for Netflix given his insistence on theatrical exclusivity, the streaming service is Fincher’s longtime home.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2025
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Payton Gendron's attorneys filed the request Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, arguing that assembling an impartial jury would be impossible in the area affected by the shooting.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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As a leader, don't hesitate to challenge your team to achieve what seems impossible—beneath the initial resistance often lies the opportunity for their most fulfilling professional experiences.—
Jack Zenger,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Likewise, any company that neglects to ensure that its supply runs smoothly, securely and efficiently faces unimaginable risk.—
Julian Durand,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The impact of a hurricane Hurricane Helene raced through the Augusta area and into the Carolinas in September, leaving unimaginable damage in its wake.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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The child’s questions imply that plastic surgery is inconceivable to her, yet the segment also touches on the subject of shaming.—
Daniella Walsh,
Orange County Register,
23 Feb. 2025
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Once upon a time, allowing foreigners to own the Waldorf—a symbol of American luxury no less iconic than the martini—would have been inconceivable.—
Ben Ryder Howe,
airmail.news,
15 Mar. 2025
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This hate against transgender people is so ridiculous.—
John Russell,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But just a few hours southeast of the city lived a 14-year-old named Flannery O’Connor, who thought the spectacle was ridiculous.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
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Celebrate the season by wearing bright spring colors, inviting friends, and exploring fantastic shopping options for Mother’s Day, a news release stated.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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And if none of these suit your fancy, here are 14 more fantastic places to travel to find peace and relaxation.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Incredible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incredible. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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