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
Every one of them have left an indelible mark throughout my history.
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
In Spielberg’s hands, Jaws was a lot more than a terrifying great white shark; the characters of Quint, Hooper and Brody are indelible, their grudging camaraderie bolstered by the film’s centerpiece: the chilling tale of the USS Indianapolis.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 May 2025
For as long as the Red Sox exist, Chris Sale striking out Manny Machado to clinch the 2018 World Series championship will remain an indelible image in club history.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
The honor, which recognizes an artist whose career has made an indelible impact on music and popular culture worldwide, comes as Jackson celebrates five decades in the industry.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 May 2025
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
In Spielberg’s hands, Jaws was a lot more than a terrifying great white shark; the characters of Quint, Hooper and Brody are indelible, their grudging camaraderie bolstered by the film’s centerpiece: the chilling tale of the USS Indianapolis.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 May 2025
For as long as the Red Sox exist, Chris Sale striking out Manny Machado to clinch the 2018 World Series championship will remain an indelible image in club history.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
The honor, which recognizes an artist whose career has made an indelible impact on music and popular culture worldwide, comes as Jackson celebrates five decades in the industry.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indelible
memorable
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After having memorable Madison Square Garden performances — Siakam’s playoff-best Game 2 and Haliburton’s clutch Game 1 heroics — the duo were stifled by the Knicks in a 111-94 defeat.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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This is also the episode where Samantha covets a Birkin and ends up alienating Lucy Liu in the process, which is an equally memorable, if less emotional, plot point.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
30 May 2025
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“Indelible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indelible. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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