ˌən-ə-ˈmaj-nə-bəl
as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
a nearly unimaginable string of coincidences
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Recent Examples of unimaginable
Yet the Grammys’ handling of the city’s ongoing trauma felt more performative than profound: The fires became a prop and backdrop to the night’s honors, losing the human depth and unimaginable scale of the tragedy in the process.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Our hearts go out to families, friends, and loved ones mourning this unimaginable grief.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
The figure skating community is mourning an unimaginable tragedy following a devastating plane crash that claimed the lives of multiple athletes, coaches and officials, prompting tributes from legendary Olympians Tara Lipinski, Meryl Davis and Scott Hamilton.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Such a tepid matchup is another thing that would have been unimaginable eight years ago.
—Ross Barkan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Our hearts go out to families, friends, and loved ones mourning this unimaginable grief.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
The figure skating community is mourning an unimaginable tragedy following a devastating plane crash that claimed the lives of multiple athletes, coaches and officials, prompting tributes from legendary Olympians Tara Lipinski, Meryl Davis and Scott Hamilton.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Such a tepid matchup is another thing that would have been unimaginable eight years ago.
—Ross Barkan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimaginable
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
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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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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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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
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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Many of the houses that were most at risk at the edge of the wildland burn zone — especially in the hills and canyons above the Pacific Palisades Fire — had been built in places that were difficult or impossible to access with fire engines and crews.—
Jeff Goodell,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That such a debate exists seemed inconceivable at this time last year when Adam Peters became Washington’s general manager.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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As Steele tried to pinpoint her scoring average, the figure seemed inconceivable to her.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This Western fixation has produced zany — and harmful — results that would be unthinkable in an ethical system that has stood the test of time.—
Wilfred Reilly,
National Review,
15 Feb. 2025
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After bolstering their World Series-winning roster with a hefty winter spending spree, anything short of the playoffs is unthinkable.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Also, an unbelievable running back, and the absolute best tight end in football (Ever!).—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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There’s unbelievable warmth to Butensky’s photographs from this era.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
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