IMPOSSIBLY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

impossibly

adverb

Definition of impossibly

as in incredibly

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Recent Examples of impossibly What feels worth the money When buying a home feels impossibly far, the math behind a small treat can start to look different. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 Ride Lonesome is amorphous, hazy, dappled, and almost impossibly pretty. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026 And the original Control taught gamers about brutalist architecture by taking place entirely within The Oldest House, an impossibly ever-shifting building home to government agents investigating paranormal threats. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 For an art gallery outing in Los Angeles yesterday, Zendaya looked impossibly cool in a monochromatic outfit. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impossibly

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The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
His incredibly sharp eye for talent coupled with strong instincts and deep relationships are a dynamic combination for artist management.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

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Played with exquisite, improbably expressive steeliness by Florence Pugh, Cathy does not awaken from nowhere as a predator.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
The Corner Store’s cocktail list includes martinis inspired by everything from prosciutto and melon to cacio e pepe, and even an improbably fancy artichoke dip.

— Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

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