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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Lizzo hosts an unforgettable night of comedy and music from Eric André, Nikki Glaser, Dulcé Sloan, Meg Stalter and more. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 Led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza — this year’s Heisman Trophy winner — the team dominated opponents all season and capped an unforgettable run with a thrilling championship victory. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026 His stories about creating and producing plays in Harlem in the 1960s were vivid and unforgettable. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026 Here’s how to plan an unforgettable ski trip to a mountain that truly feels like heaven on Earth. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unforgettable

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Jan. 2026.

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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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