as in invincible
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
this year the coach's strategy seems bulletproof
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Recent Examples of bulletproof
Both efforts represent scientific achievements, but bulletproof evidence of a topological quantum bit is elusive.
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2025
Chandler went into the bout in New York last November with seemingly bulletproof confidence after a strong fight camp but was beaten by an excellent Oliveira display as the former undisputed UFC lightweight champion claimed a unanimous decision victory at Madison Square Garden.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Straight-talking and seemingly bulletproof in the press conference chair, Arne Slot has mixed tactical insight with humour during his time as Liverpool’s head coach.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Glass walls line the sidewalk; a landscaped plaza is lit from the cantilevered structure above; a grid of generous vertical windows is framed in handsome steel (or maybe that’s Disney-ish terra-cotta); a blond-wood open lobby leads to a reception desk unprotected by bulletproof glass.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Jan. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2025
Chandler went into the bout in New York last November with seemingly bulletproof confidence after a strong fight camp but was beaten by an excellent Oliveira display as the former undisputed UFC lightweight champion claimed a unanimous decision victory at Madison Square Garden.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Straight-talking and seemingly bulletproof in the press conference chair, Arne Slot has mixed tactical insight with humour during his time as Liverpool’s head coach.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Glass walls line the sidewalk; a landscaped plaza is lit from the cantilevered structure above; a grid of generous vertical windows is framed in handsome steel (or maybe that’s Disney-ish terra-cotta); a blond-wood open lobby leads to a reception desk unprotected by bulletproof glass.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulletproof
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Thirty-seven Commanders died yesterday — these people aren’t invincible.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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More news: Scottie Scheffler looks invincible once again, sitting three strokes clear of the field at the PGA Championship.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Machine Guns, Stripper Heels, and Baby Oil Seized from Miami Home Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Gerard Gannon testified this week that an armored vehicle was used to ram through the iron front gate at Combs’ Star Island mansion in a surprise raid last March.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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But under Trump’s second term, the U.S. military has continued to surge troops, armored vehicles, surveillance planes, warships and helicopters to assist in the southern border mission, even as the number of people attempting to enter the country has dropped dramatically.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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However, pretending to be invulnerable doesn’t help anyone in the long run.—
Andrew Deutscher,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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From the outside, Didion seemed to be to be inscrutable, glamorous, insanely gifted and invulnerable.—
Leigh Haber,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Superstar Harmanpreet Kaur's unbelievable 171 not out that destroyed an impregnable Australia in a remarkable semi-final upset was seen as a turning point.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
15 Oct. 2024
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But their defenses are not impregnable.—
David Zipper,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Meanwhile, the stretchy Midday Mid-rise Crop Poplin Pants are another unbeatable pick at $66, and their flirty wide leg fit will look just as beautiful with a simple pair of white sneakers as when worn with your favorite slip-on sandals.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Jake Oettinger kept the Stars in it early, making 11 first-period saves and looking unbeatable until Scheifele’s rush attempt beat him after bouncing off Wyatt Johnston’s stick and then Harley’s skate.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Like William Zabka back in the day, Knight nicely inhabits the unstoppable karate villain role, though the movie begs to spend a little more time with him.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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There, Sith cultists had been working to keep Palpatine's vision for a New Empire alive by building an unstoppable armada.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Chelsea complete set: Blues stroll to win in Conference League despite defence changes From the outset, the Conference League presented Chelsea with no insurmountable hurdles.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Some experts have argued an FDA restriction could create insurmountable barriers for those who no longer qualify but want to get vaccinated anyway to protect vulnerable family members.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
21 May 2025
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The trauma of pandemic isolation clung to him, and despite every safety net available, his anxiety remained an indomitable force.—
Elizabeth Austin,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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But there’s nothing quite like having an indomitable force of nature at the most important position on the field.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Bulletproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulletproof. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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