irreplaceable

adjective

ir·​re·​place·​able ˌir-i-ˈplā-sə-bəl How to pronounce irreplaceable (audio)
Synonyms of irreplaceablenext
: not replaceable
an irreplaceable antique
irreplaceability noun
irreplaceableness noun
irreplaceably adverb

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Sure, smaller styles like shoulder bags and crossbodies have their time and place, but the functionality and ease of wear of a roomy tote are irreplaceable. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2025 What made Levi’s in the Old West era special was durability—a defining characteristic of the era—and the rivet design was truly irreplaceable. Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025 But the irreplaceable jewels taken during the broad daylight heist have not yet been recovered. Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2025 While the museum continues to operate and attract millions of visitors annually, scholars and art professionals have expressed concern that without proactive investment in repairs and maintenance, future incidents could endanger irreplaceable cultural heritage resources. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for irreplaceable

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First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of irreplaceable was in 1807

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“Irreplaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreplaceable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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irreplaceable

adjective
ir·​re·​place·​able ˌir-i-ˈplā-sə-bəl How to pronounce irreplaceable (audio)
: not replaceable
a museum full of irreplaceable works of art

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