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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The indelible sounds of summer in Chicago — the crack of the bat and the calls of beer vendors, still humans, in the stands — will make a welcome return Thursday on the North Side.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The imprint that Marsh left on program — showing the team what strength looks like and her approach to life — is equally indelible.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Their contributions leave an indelible mark on Grey’s Anatomy, both in front of and behind the camera.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
That early foundation launched a career that would span decades and leave an indelible mark on American roots music.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The imprint that Marsh left on program — showing the team what strength looks like and her approach to life — is equally indelible.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Their contributions leave an indelible mark on Grey’s Anatomy, both in front of and behind the camera.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
That early foundation launched a career that would span decades and leave an indelible mark on American roots music.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Indelible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indelible. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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