irreplaceable
adjective
ir·re·place·able
ˌir-i-ˈplā-sə-bəl 
: not replaceable
an irreplaceable antique
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His absence will leave an irreplaceable space in our classrooms, our hallways and our lives.
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Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Dean Wade and Keon Ellis are their most notable free agents other than Harden, neither of whom are irreplaceable by any means.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The sudden death of the NASCAR legend, considered one of the most talented, respected and accomplished drivers in the sport, not only came as a shock to his family, millions of NASCAR fans and fellow drivers but also left an irreplaceable void in the world of motorsports.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Because Holmgren is irreplaceable.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Dean Wade and Keon Ellis are their most notable free agents other than Harden, neither of whom are irreplaceable by any means.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The sudden death of the NASCAR legend, considered one of the most talented, respected and accomplished drivers in the sport, not only came as a shock to his family, millions of NASCAR fans and fellow drivers but also left an irreplaceable void in the world of motorsports.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Because Holmgren is irreplaceable.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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“Irreplaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreplaceable. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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irreplaceable
adjective
ir·re·place·able
ˌir-i-ˈplā-sə-bəl
: not replaceable
a museum full of irreplaceable works of art
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