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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This administration is leading us down a dark path and putting an indelible stain on every institution, badge and public official that no presidential pardon will or should ever wash away.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
The film left an indelible mark on Hollywood’s cinematic history.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 May 2025
The Human Flaws in These ‘Superheroes’ Strengthen the Story
With a screenplay written by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, the complexities of these MCU characters should really make an indelible impression on viewers.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Apr. 2025
Hearing these stories left an indelible impression on each of us.
—Zac Blanchard, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
The film left an indelible mark on Hollywood’s cinematic history.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 May 2025
The Human Flaws in These ‘Superheroes’ Strengthen the Story
With a screenplay written by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, the complexities of these MCU characters should really make an indelible impression on viewers.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Apr. 2025
Hearing these stories left an indelible impression on each of us.
—Zac Blanchard, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Indelible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indelible. Accessed 25 May. 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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