as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
a completely unbelievable story about why there was lipstick on his collar
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Recent Examples of unbelievable
None of that matters, however, if Anunoby doesn’t make two absolutely incredible plays in the final 10 seconds, first by blocking a Fox breakaway layup attempt, and then by reaching into the rafters for an unbelievable, instantly iconic tip-in to provide the winning points.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The things people endure and make happen and create under the most brutal and extreme circumstances can seem unbelievable.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
There's been a hat trick by a player in one period, three goals scored by a team in 39 seconds and unbelievable comebacks.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
And there's an unbelievable opening scene with Buzz Lightyear.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The things people endure and make happen and create under the most brutal and extreme circumstances can seem unbelievable.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
There's been a hat trick by a player in one period, three goals scored by a team in 39 seconds and unbelievable comebacks.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
And there's an unbelievable opening scene with Buzz Lightyear.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unbelievable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbelievable
Adjective
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In an incredible twist of fate, a then-20-year-old Messi was actually photographed holding Yamal as a baby back in 2007.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In baseball, the incredible comeback of the Mets to beat the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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On several occasions, Lakers players were incredulous after calls — or no-calls — from the crew.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Here, violence and death are daily occurrences, and getting ahead feels impossible but is always top of mind.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Still, Henry says Musk has a way of clearing hurdles the industry thought impossible.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Rodriguez is unlikely to gain the 529 votes needed to surpass Vega, according to county results.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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In 1977, two women living in the United States Embassy in Moscow become unlikely spies.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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“Unbelievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbelievable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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