incredible

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkre-də-bəl How to pronounce incredible (audio)
Definition of incrediblenext
as in incredulous
too extraordinary or improbable to believe tried to explain her weeklong disappearance with an incredible tale of abduction by a total stranger

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Recent Examples of incredible Despite its immense power and wide stance, the Valhalla is surprisingly easy to drive, offering incredible feedback and a comfortable ride. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The findings also demonstrate the incredible observing power of the JWST and how the $10 billion space telescope is still discovering things no other instrument can. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 July 2026 The magical engagements, from several incredible matches to the indelible Algeria-Lawrence tale to the utter joy of the Netherlands’ Oranje Fanwalk. — Vahe Gregorian july 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 Cape Verde came astonishingly close to taking defending champions Argentina all the way to penalties, eventually falling to a 3-2 extra-time defeat despite an incredible goal from full-back Sidny Lopes Cabral. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for incredible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incredible
  1. incredulous
  2. unbelievable
  3. unlikely
  4. impossible
  5. unimaginable
  6. inconceivable
  7. fantastic
  8. ridiculous
Adjective
  • On several occasions throughout the game, Lakers players were incredulous after calls – or non-calls – from the crew.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
  • On several occasions, Lakers players were incredulous after calls — or no-calls — from the crew.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Definition of incredulous
Adjective
  • The most unbelievable moment of the entire event came down to the elements.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The bread there is genuinely unbelievable…and the baba ganoush!
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of unbelievable
Adjective
  • Some analysts, however, think a deal is unlikely because the company would not want to be saddled with a broadcast network.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The motion is unlikely to pass, but indicates how deeply politicized the issue has become.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of unlikely
Adjective
  • The ombudsmen point to impossible care burdens that cause burnout, irregular schedules, lack of training and the difficulty of taking care of seniors who, in previous decades, would have qualified for hospital care.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
  • Shrouded completely in a thick, poisonous cloud cover, its surface is obviously impossible to observe.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026
Definition of impossible
Adjective
  • Ahead of the Season 4 finale, Deadline spoke with Ghafoori about charting Fatima’s journey, filming the season’s most physically and emotionally demanding scenes, and finding the humanity in a character confronting an unimaginable transformation.
    — Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • If the collision occurs in Europe, a country like France will disappear completely from the map, and the entire continent will become an unimaginable disaster area.
    — Govert Schilling, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
Definition of unimaginable
Adjective
  • The American players seem eager to embrace what might have seemed inconceivable for a big nation with a relatively shallow pedigree in international soccer.
    — Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
  • This level of dominance is inconceivable.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Definition of inconceivable
Adjective
  • Head to The Rooftop for craft cocktails and live music with a side of fantastic city views.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • That’s a fantastic moment for Scottish cinema, but then there’s so much other Scottish work.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Definition of fantastic
Adjective
  • Houssem Aouar finally spied a gap in the Austrian defence and sent Mahrez through to score, sparking jubilation before Sasa Kalajdzic’s header confirmed a ridiculous ending to a game that was dramatic, bleak and then dramatic again.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • This laptop can absolutely handle a ridiculous number of tabs.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
Definition of ridiculous

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