as in invisible
not perceptible by a sense or by the mind
a slight difference in hue between the two glasses that's imperceptible unless they're placed side by side
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Recent Examples of imperceptible
MacKinnon still didn’t smile, but responded with an almost imperceptible nod.
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Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Because there are no limits on call time, the transition from customer service to therapy was often imperceptible.
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Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Drummers’ timekeeping is fluid; even at its most rocksteady, it’s enlivened by tiny, imperceptible pauses and hiccups.
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Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
That change is likely imperceptible to the human eye.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for imperceptible
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Because there are no limits on call time, the transition from customer service to therapy was often imperceptible.
—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Drummers’ timekeeping is fluid; even at its most rocksteady, it’s enlivened by tiny, imperceptible pauses and hiccups.
—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
That change is likely imperceptible to the human eye.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for imperceptible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperceptible
Adjective
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But the things that actually blow up a deal are invisible.
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Man, to see that Curaçao player — in a moment that’s quite important to him, that is earned over so many years of effort — give a slight nod to the invisible man, that warms my heart and brings a smile to my face.
Adjective
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Available in a style with the same stripes that Paltrow favors, the top offers a subtle pattern that’ll make your outfit pop.
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The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
Adjective
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These plants will start to look indistinguishable from your regular turf when they are mowed.
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There’s passable yet indistinguishable music in this exact style dropping every day, but the difference with Chicago’s Fatso is that his lyrics feel like scraps of conversations that communicate his hurt without leaning on platitudes.
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“Imperceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperceptible. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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