as in noncombustible
incapable of being burned
remember to store valuable papers in a fireproof box
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Recent Examples of fireproof
Outside are nearly $1 million of other cameras and instruments in a fireproof building nearby and scattered around.
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ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The entire city block-sized Norton Tire warehouse was leveled, save a massive, fireproof computer vault that kept the company’s business records intact.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Backed by long-term capital, strategic foresight, and $6 trillion in sovereign assets, the foundation is proving remarkably fireproof.
—Winston Ma, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The best alternative storage option is a fireproof, archival-quality container, Wirick notes.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The entire city block-sized Norton Tire warehouse was leveled, save a massive, fireproof computer vault that kept the company’s business records intact.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Backed by long-term capital, strategic foresight, and $6 trillion in sovereign assets, the foundation is proving remarkably fireproof.
—Winston Ma, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The best alternative storage option is a fireproof, archival-quality container, Wirick notes.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fireproof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fireproof
Adjective
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This means new homes are being constructed with noncombustible or fire-resistant materials.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Items mentioned in the ban include noncombustible products which can be chewed, absorbed, dissolved or ingested by other means.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The work focuses on polymeric ionic liquids (PILs) which are nonflammable alternatives to conventional liquid electrolytes used in lithium-ion batteries.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Wood, fiberglass and vinyl structures, such as fences and gates, are to be replaced with nonflammable materials such as stone, brick, metal and aluminum, Ilko said.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Fireproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fireproof. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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