as in invincible
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
typically teenagers suppose themselves to be invulnerable, so they take needless risks
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Recent Examples of invulnerable
Today’s reality belies this study: software developers are not invulnerable to the threat of automation.
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Hessie Jones, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Grounded in Claude Shannon's pioneering work, perfect secrecy ensures that encryption remains invulnerable, even in the face of unlimited computational power.
—Tracy Levine, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
So Signal is actually invulnerable to the kinds of charges that Pavel Durov is facing.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2024
Although none of these systems is invulnerable, the United States would struggle to eliminate all or even a substantial proportion of them without burning through enormous amounts of ammunition.
—Jonathan Caverley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2024
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Hessie Jones, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Grounded in Claude Shannon's pioneering work, perfect secrecy ensures that encryption remains invulnerable, even in the face of unlimited computational power.
—Tracy Levine, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
So Signal is actually invulnerable to the kinds of charges that Pavel Durov is facing.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2024
Although none of these systems is invulnerable, the United States would struggle to eliminate all or even a substantial proportion of them without burning through enormous amounts of ammunition.
—Jonathan Caverley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invulnerable
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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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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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In some key voting places, officials have requested the presence of sheriff deputies in addition to bulletproof glass and panic buttons that connect poll managers to a local 911 dispatcher.Steve Peoples, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Across the country, election workers have faced harassment and even death threats and have taken extra security precautions this year that include adding bulletproof glass and panic buttons.Christina A. Cassidy, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 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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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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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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The indomitable spirit of our communities, the philanthropic generosity of the nation, the selflessness of volunteers, the dedication of public servants and the innovation and resources of the private sector have all been instrumental to our collective resilience.Trevor Riggen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Yet, amidst the darkness, a sense of resilience and a sense of hope shines through, reflecting an indomitable spirit.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Invulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invulnerable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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