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
Recent Examples on the Web
In music and theater, the film and television industries, fashion and the visual arts, LGBTQ+ artists have left a clear and indelible mark.
—Eva Recinos, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Even as church attendance and religious belief decline, the dome is a reminder of Catholics’ indelible impact on the city.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
No doubt she's left an indelible mark on the role and the history of this show that will be appreciated for generations to come.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The borders that carve the world into today’s states may seem indelible, but expand the time frame, and the lines become much more fluid.
—Shivshankar Menon, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
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Eva Recinos, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Even as church attendance and religious belief decline, the dome is a reminder of Catholics’ indelible impact on the city.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
No doubt she's left an indelible mark on the role and the history of this show that will be appreciated for generations to come.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The borders that carve the world into today’s states may seem indelible, but expand the time frame, and the lines become much more fluid.
—Shivshankar Menon, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Indelible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indelible. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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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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