unforgettable

adjective

un·​for·​get·​ta·​ble ˌən-fər-ˈge-tə-bəl How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
Synonyms of unforgettablenext
: incapable of being forgotten : memorable
an unforgettable experience
unforgettably adverb

Synonyms of unforgettable

Examples of unforgettable in a Sentence

an unforgettable evening of dining and dancing
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The unforgettable dancer died from complications of AIDS/HIV in 1989; later, President Barack Obama awarded him with a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 The mood toggles between high comedy and dark drama with slippery ease until the story reaches its unforgettable conclusion. David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025 The long-running family comedy returns on January 15, 2026, with 12 new episodes leading into what promises to be an unforgettable series finale. Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025 Every outing has the potential to spark deep conversation and create unforgettable memories as families explore how landscapes and wildlife connect us all. Shawna Huffman Owen, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unforgettable

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unforgettable was in 1806

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“Unforgettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforgettable. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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unforgettable

adjective
un·​for·​get·​ta·​ble ˌən-fər-ˈget-ə-bəl How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
: not to be forgotten : lasting in memory
unforgettably adverb

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