as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
a completely unbelievable story about why there was lipstick on his collar
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Recent Examples of unbelievable
To have a working kidney — and to feel it — is unbelievable.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Webster delves into the unbelievable, bizarre, and sad story of Riley, whose secret shattered a family and stunned a community.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2025
All of which ignores the unbelievable luck and privilege of being born into a functional family with a safe place to live and plenty to eat.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
His jump cuts are unbelievable, but that’s only part of what makes Philadelphia’s running game special.
—Mike Preston, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Webster delves into the unbelievable, bizarre, and sad story of Riley, whose secret shattered a family and stunned a community.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2025
All of which ignores the unbelievable luck and privilege of being born into a functional family with a safe place to live and plenty to eat.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
His jump cuts are unbelievable, but that’s only part of what makes Philadelphia’s running game special.
—Mike Preston, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unbelievable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbelievable
Adjective
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Many of us are incredible about taking care of others, but perhaps less fastidious about attending to our own needs.—
Lori B Daniels,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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And this cast was so incredible, such great troopers, such a beautiful ensemble to work with.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Lawmakers were incredulous at times, struggling to decide to where to press them for details.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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To their credit, most of the aldermen who attended the hearing were incredulous.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But breaking the grip that your phone has on you isn’t impossible.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Travel could be very difficult or even impossible in some areas, particularly during the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fans responded with mixed emotions Sunday night at the Super Bowl when an anti-hate campaign got an unlikely spokesperson.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Khamenei's firm stance suggests that talks under Trump's terms are unlikely, while Tehran and Washington continue their standoff.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Unbelievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbelievable. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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