unstoppable

adjective

ˌən-ˈstä-pə-bəl How to pronounce unstoppable (audio)
Definition of unstoppablenext
as in invincible
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued at this point she's so far ahead in the polls that she's unstoppable

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Recent Examples of unstoppable There is not much to know about his condition publicly other than that the last three months may have been physically tougher on the once-unstoppable singer than what came before. — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 With the run as a hammer and Baugh with 600 rushing yards in four games, Faulkner’s attack was at times unstoppable through September. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The kid who convinced his parents to name his little brother after former Yankees manager Joe Girardi now an unstoppable slugger? — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 The unstoppable American consumer is running through their savings. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unstoppable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstoppable
  1. invincible
  2. indomitable
  3. unbeatable
  4. insurmountable
  5. unconquerable
  6. invulnerable
  7. impregnable
  8. undefeated
Adjective
  • McClellan is particularly interested in examining the contrast between the seemingly invincible figures photographed in the arena and their often precarious lives outside it.
    — Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In some Bengali traditions, Vijayadashami rituals include Aparajita Puja, the worship of the goddess in her invincible form, sometimes represented by the butterfly pea plant.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of invincible
Adjective
  • The indomitable Diane von Furstenberg was awarded the 2026 Couture Council Award from the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology on Thursday afternoon for her transformational influence on women’s fashion.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news For Strickland, his indomitable work ethic helped propel him to becoming the first Black AEW World Champion.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of indomitable
Adjective
  • Their comfort is unbeatable, especially in a city where there’s so much to explore (not to mention the fickle weather patterns).
    — Nuria Luis, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The neighborhood/area The location is unbeatable, thanks to its proximity to designer shopping on Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga, along with the famed La Scala Theatre.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of unbeatable
Adjective
  • With Joanne’s no-seriously-this-time decision to convert, previously insurmountable obstacles have melted away.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
  • D’Eriq King, Miami, 2020 King used his arm and his feet to slice and dice the Seminoles en route to an insurmountable 38-3 halftime lead which ended up as a 52-10 win.
    — Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of insurmountable
Adjective
  • But the advent of NIL has turned the gap into an unconquerable chasm.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The rescue party made its way to New York harbor by train, private car, and then two bicycles shared among the three of them—Frank, Sarah’s husband, on one; Sarah and Billo on the other—when shipyard traffic proved unconquerable by automobile.
    — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of unconquerable
Adjective
  • Historically, being a strong leader meant being invulnerable and stoic—showing no signs of weakness.
    — Krishna Savani, Harvard Business Review, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Why does Gleb discount the power of those words and feel himself invulnerable?
    — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of invulnerable
Adjective
  • Their security infrastructure is more impregnable than that of a bank.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Dropped catches from Steve Smith, Green and Travis Head ensured yesterday's brief rally in the field fizzled out and allowed Bangladesh to bat itself into an almost impregnable position.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of impregnable
Adjective
  • The undefeated 49ers made a cross-country trip this week for a matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • James Madison had consistently been on the Broncos’ heels all season, but a 34-31 loss to App State on Thursday night ended the Dukes’ undefeated season.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of undefeated

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