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
When a series of tragic events threatens her brother’s life, the sister embarks on a perilous journey filled with anguish, determination and an indomitable spirit.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024
Through the long winding odyssey of Demon’s life and his immense trials, a shining portrait of an indomitable spirit emerges.
—Christine Pride, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024
The sanctuary was co-founded by Ellis and spearheaded by the indomitable Femke den Haas, whose team of conservationists rescues trafficked and mistreated animals and then devotes years to nursing them back to health.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Too little, and audiences would forget that the man really was human, once—and miss the tragedy of the arc George Lucas would take decades to flesh out, the path that brought Vader from a frightened, vulnerable boy to an indomitable intergalactic terror.
—K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2024
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024
Through the long winding odyssey of Demon’s life and his immense trials, a shining portrait of an indomitable spirit emerges.
—Christine Pride, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024
The sanctuary was co-founded by Ellis and spearheaded by the indomitable Femke den Haas, whose team of conservationists rescues trafficked and mistreated animals and then devotes years to nursing them back to health.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Too little, and audiences would forget that the man really was human, once—and miss the tragedy of the arc George Lucas would take decades to flesh out, the path that brought Vader from a frightened, vulnerable boy to an indomitable intergalactic terror.
—K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indomitable
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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
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By contrast, the Tibetan language, which has nothing in common with Mandarin, remains doggedly unconquerable; unlike other aspects of Tibetan life, it has not been tamed, co-opted, or Sinicized.Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2023
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According to the Miller model, what looked like an invincible lead collapsed in a week.Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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From that point forward, Grande became the invincible pop juggernaut that had been promised since her debut.Stephen Daw, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024
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The strong support from the crypto community for Trump’s return to the White House is fueling Bitcoin’s upward momentum, making its rise appear unstoppable as of now.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Phoenix was unstoppable in the third quarter, shooting 80% from the field on its way to a 51.2% mark for the game.Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 1 Nov. 2024
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While District 8 Councilmember Domingo Candelas — aided by his opponent Tam Truong briefly facing a felony fraud charge — appears headed to victory, George Casey zoomed to an insurmountable lead over District 10 Councilmember Arjun Batra.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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From the financial squeeze of inflation, to recall after recall, and actually getting out the door, going to the grocery store can sometimes feel like an insurmountable task.Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
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Get cozy today with these unbeatable deals on Walmart!Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Chiefs are 8-0, and appear to be unbeatable, finding different ways to win games.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The aid package includes weapons that will be pulled from existing U.S. stockpiles, including air defense interceptors for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and 155mm artillery and armored vehicles and anti-tank weapons.DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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This articulating, low-riding, armored, and heavily-armed vehicle was every bit as compelling as any of the other gadget-laden whips driven by the Caped Crusader during his lengthy reign behind the fictional wheel.Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
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For the sake of the long-term viability of this series, Matty shouldn’t be invulnerable.Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
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Pastor David Stone always laughed at the old legend that Sarasota was invulnerable to hurricanes.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
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There was no impregnable IP, technology, or secret Coca-Cola ingredient.Judah Taub, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2024
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Superstar Harmanpreet Kaur's unbelievable 171 not out that destroyed an impregnable Australia in a remarkable semi-final upset was seen as a turning point.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Indomitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indomitable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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