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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Wisps of cheddar covered a salad of celery hearts and avocado, cut so that the forms were indistinguishable until the ingredients reached the taste buds.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
In an era defined by unsubtlety, simply pointing at the surface can feel indistinguishable from scrolling through it.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Save for a few silvery additions, Hurley looked almost indistinguishable from her 1999 Met Gala photos.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
My way into dance was through music, particularly the musicality of George Balanchine’s choreography and that of other dance styles like flamenco, where the music and the movement are almost indistinguishable.
—Lauren Kane, The New York Review of Books, 7 Mar. 2026
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
In an era defined by unsubtlety, simply pointing at the surface can feel indistinguishable from scrolling through it.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Save for a few silvery additions, Hurley looked almost indistinguishable from her 1999 Met Gala photos.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
My way into dance was through music, particularly the musicality of George Balanchine’s choreography and that of other dance styles like flamenco, where the music and the movement are almost indistinguishable.
—Lauren Kane, The New York Review of Books, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indistinguishable
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indistinguishable. Accessed 19 Mar. 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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