imaginable

adjective

Definition of imaginablenext
as in possible
possible for people to imagine Computers now allow us to do things that were hardly imaginable only a few years ago. Our favorite ice cream shop has every flavor imaginable.

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Recent Examples of imaginable These non-profit associations focus on every imaginable issue and activity, and reflect the widely divergent views of our population. — Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The renovation preserves the home’s original spirit while introducing nearly every contemporary comfort imaginable. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 Situated among the San Bernardino mountains about a two-hour drive northeast of Los Angeles, Big Bear Lake is a legendary hub for just about any form of outdoor recreation imaginable. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 Every imaginable yellow, green and blue wig was on display among the sea of kilts outside Hard Rock Stadium (re-named Miami Stadium for the World Cup), faces were painted in all the team colors, and fans of both teams posed for photos together. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for imaginable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginable
  1. possible
  2. acceptable
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  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • The idea behind the lunch- and afternoon tea–only restaurant is to waste as little as possible.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
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  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail, and that's not acceptable for Independence Day.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Trump administration officials have repeatedly said a toll system would not be acceptable.
    — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 3 July 2026
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