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
The forward sensors can see up to about 60 ft (18 m) and will track obstacles up to about 28.6 mph (43.2 km/h), which isn't bulletproof, but should help.
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New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Time will tell how bulletproof this model truly is.
—Jeremy White, Wired News, 20 Nov. 2025
The Mona Lisa is protected by bulletproof glass and a custom high-tech display system as part of broader anti-theft measures across the museum.
—Thomas Adamson, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2025
How to prepare bulletproof coffee Still want to try bulletproof coffee?
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Time will tell how bulletproof this model truly is.
—Jeremy White, Wired News, 20 Nov. 2025
The Mona Lisa is protected by bulletproof glass and a custom high-tech display system as part of broader anti-theft measures across the museum.
—Thomas Adamson, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2025
How to prepare bulletproof coffee Still want to try bulletproof coffee?
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulletproof
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Thirteen wins on the trot, and chasing the Women’s Super League record of 19 victories in one season, looking all the more invincible with Kerolin’s return, Andree Jeglertz’s calm approach and Bunny Shaw’s form.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jim has always hovered over the abyss with a smile, drunken and invincible, always making people laugh.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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At noon, the Bolivarian National Guard forces confronted them in the streets with armored trucks and tear gas.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Wilcox has a prior criminal history that includes convictions in Nebraska for Hobbs Act robbery, use of a weapon during a violent crime, and the armed robbery of an armored car, as well as convictions for bank robbery in Iowa and various other financial offenses, according to court documents.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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That is partly because no other power had enjoyed America’s unique circumstances—largely invulnerable to foreign invasion, because of its strength and its distance from the other great powers, and thus able to deploy force thousands of miles from home without leaving itself at risk.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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Moreover, a culture where everyone tries to look invulnerable is harmful.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Which explains couldn’t: if Meta had ever been a monopoly, there’s no way its shareholders would have ever allowed $70 billion in new spending meant to expand an already impregnable moat.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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But their quarterback issues could make those defenses look impregnable.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
30 Nov. 2025
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Given how unbeatable the Avs looked in the first half, that’s pretty remarkable.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Church Rummage Sales Church rummage sales are chock-full of vintage homewares, often at unbeatable prices.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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Seattle’s side was nearly unstoppable, holding the Patriots scoreless until the fourth quarter.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Despite their contrasting backgrounds, together Joly and Brunet proved unstoppable, transforming pairs skating.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
3 Feb. 2026
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The dilemma seemed insurmountable at the time.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The filing argues that custody is a nonwaivable jurisdictional requirement and that remote court proceedings would raise insurmountable problems, including the inability to verify identities, enforce perjury laws, or protect classified information.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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Your team looks sublime, indomitable even, a touch of the divine.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Can Nathan manage Max’s indomitable personality?—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Bulletproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulletproof. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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