indelible
adjective
in·del·i·ble
in-ˈde-lə-bəl 
1
a
: that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
b
: making marks that cannot easily be removed
an indelible pencil
2
a
: lasting
indelible memories
b
: unforgettable, memorable
an indelible performance
Examples of indelible in a Sentence
But the most indelible evening of the rebellion for me was the night I had first got beaten.
—
Amiri Baraka, The Autobiography of Leroi Jones, 1984
All wars change society and hence leave an indelible imprint on literary culture.
—Michiko Kakutani, New York Times Book Review, 15 Apr. 1984
The illustrator of children's books surpasses other artists in the impressionability of his audience; it is beyond calculation, no doubt, what touches will produce an indelible effect, when the receiving surface of a child's psyche is so soft and mysteriously laden and momentous with its own raw energy.
—John Updike, New York Times Book Review, 4 Dec. 1983
winning the state basketball championship was our team's most indelible experience
Amiri Baraka, The Autobiography of Leroi Jones, 1984
All wars change society and hence leave an indelible imprint on literary culture.
—Michiko Kakutani, New York Times Book Review, 15 Apr. 1984
The illustrator of children's books surpasses other artists in the impressionability of his audience; it is beyond calculation, no doubt, what touches will produce an indelible effect, when the receiving surface of a child's psyche is so soft and mysteriously laden and momentous with its own raw energy.
—John Updike, New York Times Book Review, 4 Dec. 1983
winning the state basketball championship was our team's most indelible experience
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The indelible smell lingered — to the point of me thinking of skipping out on my perfume du jour.
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In the arts, legends like Frank Sinatra, Martin Scorsese, and Sophia Loren left an indelible mark on music and film.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Their impact is indelible—which is why, after Prodigy’s death, fans were devastated not only by his loss, but by the possibility that there would be no more Mobb Deep music.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Even after filming wrapped and the cast returned home, there was yet another indelible memory to come.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
In the arts, legends like Frank Sinatra, Martin Scorsese, and Sophia Loren left an indelible mark on music and film.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Their impact is indelible—which is why, after Prodigy’s death, fans were devastated not only by his loss, but by the possibility that there would be no more Mobb Deep music.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Even after filming wrapped and the cast returned home, there was yet another indelible memory to come.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Indelible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indelible. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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indelible
adjective
in·del·i·ble
in-ˈdel-ə-bəl
1
: impossible to erase, remove, or blot out
an indelible impression
2
: making or leaving marks not easily erased
an indelible pencil
indelible ink
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