as in unconquerable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
an indomitable spirit was needed to endure the rigors of pioneer life
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Recent Examples of indomitable
And a promise to carry forward her indomitable spirit and radical positivity.
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Jackie Farry’s legacy is one of love, laughter and an indomitable spirit.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Those who thrive in new environments do so by maintaining an indomitable spirit in the face of challenges.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Her unwavering commitment to child welfare, coupled with her brilliant mind and indomitable spirit, left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire and transform lives.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Jackie Farry’s legacy is one of love, laughter and an indomitable spirit.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Those who thrive in new environments do so by maintaining an indomitable spirit in the face of challenges.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Her unwavering commitment to child welfare, coupled with her brilliant mind and indomitable spirit, left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire and transform lives.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for indomitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indomitable
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Pitt’s tattoos include the first initials of each of his family members, a set of lines designed by the 49-year-old Maria actress, his ex-wife’s birthday, an outline of Ötzi the Iceman and the Latin word Invictus, which means unconquerable.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Even the most vulnerable patrons of an unforgiving desert can confront tribulation with the command of unconquerable spirits.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN,
6 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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An invincible with Bayer Leverkusen last season, the Netherlands international Frimpong was announced as a New Balance athlete last month.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Chiefs, far from looking invincible, have squeaked out win after win this season, and no team has ever won three straight Super Bowls.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Even the Tkachuk brothers and Jack Eichel, who were unstoppable in the opener, have gone cold.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Bottura is unstoppable—and was, during our visit, temporarily unavailable.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2025
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This critical shift in thinking and approach allows leaders to position mistakes as iterations, not insurmountable obstacles.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The good news is that these barriers are not insurmountable.—
Matt Abrahams,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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This unbeatable offer is only available for a little while longer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nordstrom Rack is the go-to destination for scoring unbeatable luggage deals, and this Presidents Day, the savings are better than ever.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs donated armored police vehicles, along with weapons, ammunition and other gear.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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The State Department quietly removed the name of Tesla, which is owned by Musk, from a $400 million contract for armored vehicles on its website this week after multiple outlets reported on it.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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All these protective systems do not make F-16s invulnerable.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Any pardons Biden issued should be virtually invulnerable to a court challenge.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
20 Jan. 2025
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From Sandro Tonali to Dan Burn and Dubravka, this current side have been borderline impregnable over the past month.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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For more than half a century, the Assad dynasty appeared to have an impregnable hold over Syria.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2024
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“Indomitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indomitable. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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