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
But chances are there is someone in your life — a family member, a close friend, a co-worker — whose house has been destroyed by the unimaginable and unprecedented wildfire event that has already altered (and is still altering) the reality of our city.
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Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Paris Hilton mourns watching Malibu home 'burn to the ground on live TV' in 'unimaginable devastation' of L.A. fires
Fans of This Is Us will note the eerie parallels between Ventimiglia's loss and the experiences of his character, Jack Pearson, on the hit series.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
In a new report by the Israeli Ministry of Health, recently submitted to the United Nations, hostages who were freed from Hamas captivity described how they were subjected to unimaginable suffering.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
Our prayers remain with those affected by the unimaginable devastation caused by the wildfires.
—Ece Yildirim,russell Leung,fred Imbert,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Paris Hilton mourns watching Malibu home 'burn to the ground on live TV' in 'unimaginable devastation' of L.A. fires
Fans of This Is Us will note the eerie parallels between Ventimiglia's loss and the experiences of his character, Jack Pearson, on the hit series.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
In a new report by the Israeli Ministry of Health, recently submitted to the United Nations, hostages who were freed from Hamas captivity described how they were subjected to unimaginable suffering.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
Our prayers remain with those affected by the unimaginable devastation caused by the wildfires.
—Ece Yildirim,russell Leung,fred Imbert,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimaginable
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Experts, including Mike Fried, CEO of The Diamond Pro, previously noted to the outlet that the ring has incredible value.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images During an incredible run of success spanning the 1960s, Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers released six Billboard Top 10 singles, two No. 1 albums and won five Grammys.CBS News, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
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However, despite the incredulous nature of predictive forecasting, the desire to do so has inspired a more worthy endeavor: foresight.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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To his angry fan base and incredulous pockets of the Patriots’ media corps, remember Mayo’s future doesn’t hinge on winning this season.Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2024
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But the prospect of an isolationist policy under Trump, even the possibility of a U.S. withdrawal from NATO and the further weakening of the Western alliance, confrontation with China, and a tariff war with much of the world, is unlikely to make the United States, or other countries, safer.Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The judge could also impose other penalties like probation, though that’s unlikely, given the logistical issues that could present given Trump’s presidency.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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In fact, doing that kind of data cleansing lift is impossible for some companies.Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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In the transfer portal era and with the advent of name, image and likeness (NIL), some argue doing so is impossible.David Ubben, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The arrangement proved so successful that a war among France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom now seems inconceivable.Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Atop the list, quarterback Jayden Daniels and a playoff berth that was deemed inconceivable before the season began.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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The strongest fiscal conservatives in Congress, by contrast, have used the threat of default to extract concessions on spending that would have otherwise been unthinkable.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
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The discussion of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve in the U.S. Senate - unthinkable just a few years ago - represents a fundamental shift in how government officials view cryptocurrency's role in the national economy.Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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And also our brilliant cast, the rest of our cast and crew and everybody at Max and Universal for unbelievable support over the years.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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By pinning the crazy, outlandish, unbelievable cover story on a crazy, outlandish, unbelievable man – Howard Hughes.David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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