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 Dolly Parton left an indelible mark on music, philanthropy and American culture. — Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Scott the aesthete, the creator of indelible images and ethereal moods who was unafraid to linger in beauty, even when that beauty was corrupted. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 Instead, the movie’s unexpected main attraction became indelible proof of its timelessly powerful thesis of acceptance. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 Never one to draw much distinction between what was right and what was legal, his past choices landed him in prison and left an indelible stain on the family legacy. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indelible

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memorable

Adjective

My interest came from learning folk songs, memorable stories passed down over the generations in an oral sense before the American music business cut it up and started handing out ownership of copyrights and publishing.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
One of the most memorable moments comes at the film’s end, when Wadsworth runs about the mansion, trying to summarize the night’s events and explain the identity of the killer.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

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