indistinguishable
adjective
in·dis·tin·guish·able
ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl 
-ˈstiŋ-wi-
: not distinguishable: such as
a
: lacking identifying or individualizing qualities
seemingly indistinguishable alternatives
The copy is practically indistinguishable from the original.
b
: not clearly recognizable or understandable
indistinguishable differences
c
: indeterminate in shape or structure
indistinguishable forms in the mist
Examples of indistinguishable in a Sentence
indistinguishable differences that can be measured only electronically
indistinguishable shapes in the fog
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
These two shots of Mitchell's Diner look nearly indistinguishable, from the sage green awning to the bright blue sky, but upon closer inspection, the contrast on the asphalt caught my eye.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
The club remain indistinguishable from the Maldini dynasty, with Cesare and Paolo lifting the European Cup and, more recently, Daniel making his Serie A debut in red and black.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Cibus scientists were changing genetic building blocks, and the outcome was indistinguishable from what exists in nature.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indistinguishable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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indistinguishable
adjective
in·dis·tin·guish·able
ˌin-dis-ˈtiŋ-gwish-ə-bəl
: impossible to distinguish clearly
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