1
as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits
the indefinite vastness of the frozen tundra
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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
An advocate arrives from Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (a real organization that advised on the making of the episode), ready to supply fresh clothes, indefinite emotional support—anything Ilana needs.
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Under a talking filibuster, Democrats would have to stay on the floor and give speeches for an indefinite amount of time to block the bill.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Projections show multi-trillion-dollar deficits stretching into the indefinite future.
—Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
During Tuesday’s Municipal Library Board meeting, city staff provided an update on the indefinite closure of the branch that started in late January.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Under a talking filibuster, Democrats would have to stay on the floor and give speeches for an indefinite amount of time to block the bill.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Projections show multi-trillion-dollar deficits stretching into the indefinite future.
—Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
During Tuesday’s Municipal Library Board meeting, city staff provided an update on the indefinite closure of the branch that started in late January.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indefinite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
Adjective
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The big reason for the orbital data center push is near-infinite access to solar energy, and fewer environmental concerns (rocket launches notwithstanding).—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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In a world where content is becoming truly infinite, what keeps them is connection.—
Lin Cherry,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the notice sent last spring was so vague and confusing that few people used it to object.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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At the time, viewers had vague familiarity with these six faces, like Courteney Cox from Family Ties or Lisa Kudrow from Mad About You.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2026
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Around 5000 light-years away, the faint nebula PMR 1 hides a star whose fate is not yet known.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Mar. 2026
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Then his mouth stretches into a faint smile.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jacky Marshall, Zack Carr, Carolyn — the talent was endless.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Dahlias offer showstopping blooms in endless shapes and colors and are easy to grow once established.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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The increase is driven by panic over the unclear plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Reports are unclear about who else was in the house at the time this took place.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Times when a gay man from Texas needn’t rely on ambiguous pronouns and discreet interviews to court a broad audience.—
Brian Howe,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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And as a result, the show — accompanied by some quite instructive poster art — stays true to the book’s lusty approach to ethically ambiguous relationships in academia.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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