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
For the sake of the long-term viability of this series, Matty shouldn’t be invulnerable.
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
Pastor David Stone always laughed at the old legend that Sarasota was invulnerable to hurricanes.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
Drone Age Warfare Western tanks are not invulnerable either, and both U.S. Abrams and British Challenger 2 tanks have been lost to Russian FPV attacks.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
If evolution makes bacteria like this more invulnerable, prevention and treatment options will become increasingly essential.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 25 Sep. 2024
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
Pastor David Stone always laughed at the old legend that Sarasota was invulnerable to hurricanes.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
Drone Age Warfare Western tanks are not invulnerable either, and both U.S. Abrams and British Challenger 2 tanks have been lost to Russian FPV attacks.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
If evolution makes bacteria like this more invulnerable, prevention and treatment options will become increasingly essential.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 25 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for invulnerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invulnerable
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In a world that often demands CEOs and leaders to appear invincible, Tresvant's approach is a powerful reminder: humility, team inclusion, and a focus on core strengths are the foundation of enduring success.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Vlasic was asked if the penalty kill felt invincible right now.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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Trudeau was thought to be so politically bulletproof that even a bizarre blackface scandal a few years later would not sink him.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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His trial was the first to have anonymous jurors who were enclosed by bulletproof glass during the proceedings, a measure taken due to Edmond III’s seemingly murderous reputation.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The plant makes materials used in military equipment like armored vehicles, the official said.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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There were more than 130 officers, including a SWAT team and armored vehicles, ready to intervene.Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
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That doesn’t look or sound to me like an unstoppable procession to the title.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore beat its divisional rival 28-14, powered by an unstoppable rushing attack.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Always Keep Trying Macias’ reflections on her journey and the cannabis industry are grounded in her steadfast refusal to give up, even in the face of insurmountable odds.Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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With one more win, the Bucs can complete the feel-good story in a year where the hindrances seemed insurmountable.J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 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
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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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Jackie Farry’s legacy is one of love, laughter and an indomitable spirit.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
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Those who thrive in new environments do so by maintaining an indomitable spirit in the face of challenges.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Invulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invulnerable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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