as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
to most people it seemed unthinkable that such a gentle man could be guilty of such awful crimes
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Recent Examples of unthinkable
Mexico’s government has long viewed such a possibility as a nearly unthinkable violation of its sovereignty.
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Simon Romero, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Rita’s and Tyson’s journeys took them through unthinkable nightmares most people live very far from.
—Kevin Fagan, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
But that very scenario — a team on the brink through the stretch run — has morphed from unthinkable to plausible in four short months.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
That list could grow this weekend if The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Chappell Roan’s spectacular pop debut, takes home the top prize — an unthinkable outcome 16 months ago, when the album was released to little fanfare in September 2023.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
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Simon Romero, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Rita’s and Tyson’s journeys took them through unthinkable nightmares most people live very far from.
—Kevin Fagan, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
But that very scenario — a team on the brink through the stretch run — has morphed from unthinkable to plausible in four short months.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
That list could grow this weekend if The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Chappell Roan’s spectacular pop debut, takes home the top prize — an unthinkable outcome 16 months ago, when the album was released to little fanfare in September 2023.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unthinkable
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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So to be able to share our love and passion for horses with each other is just incredible.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
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 adds an extra softness to the fabric, much as pizza crust in Naples would be unimaginable without the city’s acqua.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Despite enduring unimaginable suffering during the Holocaust, Anne held onto hope, finding solace in the beauty of the human spirit and the possibility of a better world.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 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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