irreplaceable
adjective
ir·re·place·able
ˌir-i-ˈplā-sə-bəl 
: not replaceable
an irreplaceable antique
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The enduring and irreplaceable value of human lawyers, therefore, lies in their capacity to speak truth to power and uphold legal principles, a moral responsibility that machines cannot assume.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And, yes, Rojas said, the Dodgers do have an irreplaceable player.
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Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Both describe creativity as an irreplaceable skill in the age of AI.
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Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Now their task is to repeat as champions despite probably missing a player whose skill and leadership are largely irreplaceable.
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Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And, yes, Rojas said, the Dodgers do have an irreplaceable player.
—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Both describe creativity as an irreplaceable skill in the age of AI.
—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Now their task is to repeat as champions despite probably missing a player whose skill and leadership are largely irreplaceable.
—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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“Irreplaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreplaceable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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irreplaceable
adjective
ir·re·place·able
ˌir-i-ˈplā-sə-bəl
: not replaceable
a museum full of irreplaceable works of art
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