as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
the terrorist attacks generated a whole passel of implausible conspiracy theories that dishonor the memory of those who perished
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Recent Examples of implausible
In this moment, master and apprentice finally talk as equals, their long-standing friendship much more believable than the implausible romance that's allegedly the root of the Republic's demise.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
This all sounded implausible: like much of Frank’s regaling, the story felt conjured from an Eighties spy thriller.
—Maddy Crowell, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
But in radically transforming attitudes both within the club and towards the club over the last two years, PSG have already pulled off an implausible win.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Netflix’s surprisingly fun (if totally implausible) Carry-On, which boasts an 87% critic score and a 52% audience score.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
This all sounded implausible: like much of Frank’s regaling, the story felt conjured from an Eighties spy thriller.
—Maddy Crowell, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
But in radically transforming attitudes both within the club and towards the club over the last two years, PSG have already pulled off an implausible win.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Netflix’s surprisingly fun (if totally implausible) Carry-On, which boasts an 87% critic score and a 52% audience score.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implausible
Adjective
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At the end of December 2022, Heine reflected on her incredible year with a heartfelt post on Instagram.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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With their incredible skill to adapt to most climates and locations, foxes are widespread across all continents except Antarctica, and there are more than 30 species globally.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Miller, who had been at the heart of the rivalry, authored one of the most incredulous comebacks in NBA playoff history.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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Joel is incredulous, which only fuels Ellie’s anger further.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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However, due to injuries suffered by Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, this unlikely partnership should play together in Bilbao as Spurs attempt to win silverware for the first time since 2008.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Prison officials in Costa Rica caught an unlikely suspect attempting to smuggle drugs behind bars last week.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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The teardown and communications teams at iFixit were largely expecting Apple to release another tiny product that was impossible to fix or have its batteries swapped, filling the gaps in landfills alongside AirPods.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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That being said, the researchers point out that eliminating cysteine from human diets is all but impossible because the amino acid is found in nearly all foods.—
Michael Franco
May 21,
New Atlas,
21 May 2025
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Michaela’s official story is that Simone stole her earrings, which is unconvincing at best.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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So far, the signals from them in the media are unconvincing.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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In terms of achievements that were once equally preposterous and inconceivable 30 years ago, TCU reaching the Sweet 16 in women’s basketball is on the same level as the school making the national title game in football.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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In fact, the superstructure is estimated to hold an almost inconceivable 200 quadrillion (that's 200 followed by 15 zeros) times the mass of the sun and is more than 1.3 billion light-years long, larger than the Milky Way.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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The number of brands from ABG that are out there living unbelievable lives outside in the U.S. was eye-opening.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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To be recognized among this incredible group of artists is an unbelievable honor and beyond my wildest dreams.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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Read it because existence is absurd, and laughter might be the most intelligent response available.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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One thing that’s been a challenge to satirists in the last 10 years is that reality has become so absurd, with the dumbest possible things happening every day, that there doesn’t always seem to be another level for satire to go to.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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