1
as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits
the indefinite vastness of the frozen tundra
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2
as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
an indefinite longing for something new and exciting in her life
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as in faint
not seen or understood clearly
through the dense fog we could just barely discern the indefinite form of another boat
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Recent Examples of indefinite
The expansion has since been put on indefinite hold due to a dispute among the project’s developers.
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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Under the direction of McCharen, the label (which is now on indefinite hiatus) has spent years proving that swimsuits can be both politically impactful and unapologetically fun.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Though the film is on indefinite hiatus, Madonna and Garner are set to appear in The Studio's second season as part of a meta plotline about the long-developing biopic.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
When the series went on indefinite hiatus back in 2014, college football fans no longer had that outlet to get them through that last brutal stretch of the offseason before the world's greatest sport returned.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Under the direction of McCharen, the label (which is now on indefinite hiatus) has spent years proving that swimsuits can be both politically impactful and unapologetically fun.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Though the film is on indefinite hiatus, Madonna and Garner are set to appear in The Studio's second season as part of a meta plotline about the long-developing biopic.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
When the series went on indefinite hiatus back in 2014, college football fans no longer had that outlet to get them through that last brutal stretch of the offseason before the world's greatest sport returned.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
Adjective
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Here, the red planet is bold, restless and motivated by the infinite possibilities.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Here is an infinite universe to explore and enjoy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Dec. 2025
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On Monday, general manager Ross Atkins provided a vague update on where the team stands with Bichette.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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There is a before, and an after—and then there is the vast, vague, barely hinted at emptiness in between.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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However, some observers have reported hearing faint crackling or hissing noises during intense displays.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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June's new moon is finally upon us, bringing with it a handful of precious dark nights in which to explore the wonders of the starry sky, before the familiar sight of the waxing lunar crescent returns to hide fainter targets from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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There seemed to be an endless, abundant supply, like tissues in a brand-new box, or how people thought about fossil fuels before the nineties—until suddenly there was just…nothing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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But more so than its peers, Pace feels as though it is built around a fantasy of endless growth and hype and the assumption that bigger automatically means better.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
11 June 2026
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Though Pepi’s exact net worth is unclear, his earnings have likely climbed into the seven figures in recent years through club contracts, performance bonuses, and endorsements, including with Fortune 500 brands like Home Depot, Allstate, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The exact points of the deal remain unclear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Sarah felt quite lost and unclear and ambiguous in a way.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Dec. 2025
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But the episode's conclusion could also function as a suitably ambiguous ending.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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