as in invisible
not perceptible by a sense or by the mind
a slight difference in hue between the two glasses that's imperceptible unless they're placed side by side
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Recent Examples of imperceptible
The Origins of Dark Energy The traditional explanation for the universe’s growth centers around dark energy, presumed to be an imperceptible force that pushes space outward and makes up nearly 70 percent of the universe.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
There was very little, almost imperceptible cross-control.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Progress has been measured in small, almost imperceptible victories.
—Elizabeth Austin, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Each brings his own approach to the party, but any drop-off is imperceptible and the impact is effectively the same.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
There was very little, almost imperceptible cross-control.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Progress has been measured in small, almost imperceptible victories.
—Elizabeth Austin, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Each brings his own approach to the party, but any drop-off is imperceptible and the impact is effectively the same.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperceptible
Adjective
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The female moths deposit their almost invisible eggs in places where spider webs are likely to form, especially rotten logs, tree hollows and rock cavities.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Level up your LinkedIn by fixing these invisible barriers Your LinkedIn growth depends on mastering these fundamental elements that most people miss.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Our physical body is the antenna for all of these sensations; a relaxed, thawed body can pick up more subtle signals.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Row’s ’90s Bag makes a second cameo for a subtle finishing touch.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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Though the sisters have indistinguishable hairstyles, Davis instills her characters with completely distinct personalities without being over-the-top about it, in ways only a master can.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Yet at the same time, the bears that did once live there were genetically indistinguishable from those that now inhabit the Northern Rockies, the researchers noted.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Imperceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperceptible. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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