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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Its earthy backbone gives it a rousing confidence, while the sweetness makes an indelible first impression.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
TikTok videos, YouTube clips and Instagram photos sometimes prove more indelible than words alone.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 29 Jan. 2026
Over the course of the last many days, indelible images have dominated the White House's mass deportation efforts in Minnesota.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
The theme songs, which have earned three Oscars and two Grammys, are another indelible signature.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
TikTok videos, YouTube clips and Instagram photos sometimes prove more indelible than words alone.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 29 Jan. 2026
Over the course of the last many days, indelible images have dominated the White House's mass deportation efforts in Minnesota.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
The theme songs, which have earned three Oscars and two Grammys, are another indelible signature.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Indelible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indelible. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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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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