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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Every song hits with the same indistinguishable gush of pleasant pixels.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
When not in use, the chest-like piece of furniture is indistinguishable from any other case piece.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026
When that happens, its responses in content, tone, and emotionality will become virtually, if not totally, indistinguishable from those of another human being.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
With the account tokens and signing keys, the attacker went on to publish a malicious element-data package that was nearly indistinguishable from a legitimate one.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
When not in use, the chest-like piece of furniture is indistinguishable from any other case piece.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026
When that happens, its responses in content, tone, and emotionality will become virtually, if not totally, indistinguishable from those of another human being.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
With the account tokens and signing keys, the attacker went on to publish a malicious element-data package that was nearly indistinguishable from a legitimate one.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 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 11 May. 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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