INDELIBLE Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

indelible

adjective

in-ˈde-lə-bəl

Definition of indelible

as in memorable

not easily forgotten winning the state basketball championship was our team's most indelible experience

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Recent Examples of indelible Many have described Linnetz’s clothes as a fresh version of Americana, as vehicles for the indelible California spirit. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The fallout of the COVID-19 shutdowns and the concurrent writer and actors strikes of 2023 has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. — Justin Birnbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 Their tale asks essential, intriguing questions and casts an indelible spell. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Kane Brown is reaching back to one of country music’s most indelible boot prints. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indelible

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memorable

Adjective

When done right, that organic buzz creates awareness, earns media attention and introduces the brand to a new market in a memorable way.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
For more than 50 years, with a few breaks in between, Squeeze has been making memorable tunes by marrying infectious pop melodies with sophisticated and literate lyrics, often about the complexity of relationships.

— Craig Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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