indistinguishable

adjective

in·dis·tin·guish·able | \ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl,

-ˈstiŋ-wi-\

Definition of indistinguishable

: not distinguishable: such as

a : indeterminate in shape or structure indistinguishable forms in the mist

b : not clearly recognizable or understandable indistinguishable differences

c : lacking identifying or individualizing qualities seemingly indistinguishable alternatives

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Other Words from indistinguishable

indistinguishability \ˌin-di-ˌstiŋ-gwi-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē,

-ˌstiŋ-wi- \ noun

indistinguishableness \ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl-nəs,

-ˈstiŋ-wi- \ noun

indistinguishably \ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-blē,

-ˈstiŋ-wi- \ adverb

Examples of indistinguishable in a Sentence

indistinguishable differences that can be measured only electronically indistinguishable shapes in the fog

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What was once the pinnacle of New England prep (and later a flashy sequins-for-daytime vibe courtesy of former creative director Jenna Lyons) now looks relatively indistinguishable from other casual American brands such as the Gap. — Rebecca Jennings, Vox, "J.Crew launched its newest brand 16 days ago. Now it’s closing.," 30 Nov. 2018 Katy Perry and Zooey Deschanel Katy Perry changes up her hair quite a bit, but when she's seen wearing a look similar to Zooey Deschanel's signature long, dark-brown hair with bangs, the two are practically indistinguishable. — Elizabeth Denton, Allure, "16 Pairs of Celebrities Who Look Like Identical Twins," 3 Aug. 2018 According to the National Confectioners’ Association, candy corn was invented in the 1880s, and Americans went crazy for it, with its indistinguishable sugar flavor and slightly stale, marshmallowy texture. — Maura Judkis, The Seattle Times, "Candy corn controversy? ‘Most-hated’ Halloween treat expands flavors, options," 30 Oct. 2018 Gaga/Ally's triumphant yell/howl of indistinguishable spelling in the song is also fodder for a great many memes. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, "Is A Star Is Born the New Titanic? Discuss.," 9 Oct. 2018 However, thanks to innovative formulas from Pulp Riot, Arctic Fox, and Trillion Tones, green dye is more likely to fade to a lighter variation of the original shade than an indistinguishable, muddy hue. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "How to Achieve the Bold Green Hair-Color Trend Like a Celebrity," 29 Aug. 2018 The plan was to create photovoltaic panels indistinguishable from regular roof tiles, and early renderings of the tiles were promising. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Tesla’s solar roof production reportedly delayed by ‘aesthetic’ issues," 9 Aug. 2018 It was run by a team of indistinguishable brothers: Bobby Shafran, Eddy Galland, and David Kellman. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, "“Leave No Trace” and “Three Identical Strangers”," 21 June 2018 Usable 190- and 300-Class compact sedans cost well under $10,000 while being virtually indistinguishable from the 560SL behind the wheel. — Casey Williams, chicagotribune.com, "Classic '80s Mercedes models appeal to new generations," 11 May 2018

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