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as in undefeated
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as in unruled
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Recent Examples of unconquered
No canvas has been left un-kitchen-magnetized, no sector of pop culture remains unconquered.
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Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
Two Shawnee brothers set up the headquarters for a burgeoning anti-American movement in the unconquered territory along the Wabash River.
—Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
Sorry, Paul Finebaum, FSU — not Alabama — has earned its way into College Football Playoff | Commentary
Finishing 13-0 should be enough to get the unbeaten, untied, unconquered Seminoles into the College Football Playoff over either one-win SEC champion Alabama or one-win Big 12 champion Texas.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
Yet the earth’s poles remained unconquered.
—New York Times, 8 Jan. 2021
Vindolanda sits one mile south of Hadrian’s Wall, a 73-mile stone barrier constructed around 122 A.D. to mark the edge of the Roman Empire and defend against incursions by the unconquered tribes of Scotland, according to Encyclopedia Britannica.
—Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2020
But one in particular, the bakery’s elaborate croissants, has remained unconquered.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 13 May 2020
The disease remains unconquered, killing tens of thousands of Americans every year, and hundreds of thousands in the rest of the world.
—Lawrence Wright, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2020
The Genesis Invitational begins Thursday at Riviera, a familiar and yet unconquered territory for the 44-year-old Woods.
—Juliakate E. Culpepper, Golfweek, 11 Feb. 2020
Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
Two Shawnee brothers set up the headquarters for a burgeoning anti-American movement in the unconquered territory along the Wabash River.
—Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
Sorry, Paul Finebaum, FSU — not Alabama — has earned its way into College Football Playoff | Commentary
Finishing 13-0 should be enough to get the unbeaten, untied, unconquered Seminoles into the College Football Playoff over either one-win SEC champion Alabama or one-win Big 12 champion Texas.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
Yet the earth’s poles remained unconquered.
—New York Times, 8 Jan. 2021
Vindolanda sits one mile south of Hadrian’s Wall, a 73-mile stone barrier constructed around 122 A.D. to mark the edge of the Roman Empire and defend against incursions by the unconquered tribes of Scotland, according to Encyclopedia Britannica.
—Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2020
But one in particular, the bakery’s elaborate croissants, has remained unconquered.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 13 May 2020
The disease remains unconquered, killing tens of thousands of Americans every year, and hundreds of thousands in the rest of the world.
—Lawrence Wright, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2020
The Genesis Invitational begins Thursday at Riviera, a familiar and yet unconquered territory for the 44-year-old Woods.
—Juliakate E. Culpepper, Golfweek, 11 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconquered
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At El Modena for the Southern Section championships, unbeaten JSerra will play undefeated Loyola at 5 p.m. Santa Margarita will face Corona Santiago at 7:15 p.m. for the Open Division girls title.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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His only loss during that time was a July 2024 setback to the undefeated Muhammad Mokaev.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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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
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This subtle yet revolutionary approach reflects the film’s core message: change begins with the smallest of actions, and these quiet acts of defiance can ripple outward to create a more liberated future.—
Taarini Kaur Dang,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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For the other man, meanwhile, those initially disorientating dreams cue a release from the strictures of masculine expectations and self-image, demonstrated through his increasingly liberated performances in a local choir.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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In the modern 38-game era, Thierry Henry’s record of 44 involvements for Arsenal in 2002-03, which was later matched by Erling Haaland in his debut season at Manchester City, remains unbeaten.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In a girls hockey season filled with parity, four teams remained unbeaten entering the final week of the regular season.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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His forehand then got messy under Sinner’s relentless pressure, and the increasingly indomitable Italian morphed into his maximally efficient, occasionally frightening, error-inducing self as the night wore on.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Mandela’s resilience, fueled by his unwavering hope for a future of equality and justice, serves as a testament to the indomitable human spirit.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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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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In the filing, the plaintiff claims that the inappropriate behavior began in November 2004, when Henry drove her, unsupervised, from the Bronx to Queens twice a week for club volleyball practices.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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While the parents rally the community, unsupervised children make reckless choices, and tragedy unfolds.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
14 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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“Unconquered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconquered. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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