indestructible

adjective

ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
Definition of indestructiblenext
as in enduring
impossible to destroy diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances

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Recent Examples of indestructible The sculpture, built as part of Kansas City’s annual Parade of Hearts, was made to be nearly indestructible — safe from children dangling from the bee’s antennas or climbing on the structure. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026 For another, the music bio-pic — Hollywood’s favorite vein to mine long after the gold rush — remains weirdly indestructible, even though most of us can spot the coming storm from the opening credits. — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2026 John Cena spent more than two decades portraying characters who seemed almost indestructible, the kind of figures who could take a beating in the ring and walk away unfazed. — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026 On the other hand, left alone, plastics are practically indestructible. — New Atlas, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for indestructible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indestructible
  1. enduring
  2. imperishable
  3. inextinguishable
  4. immortal
  5. durable
Adjective
  • Blazers, button-ups, chinos, and deck shoes have all become enduring elements of women’s wardrobes.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • Heat and humidity couldn’t take down the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race and its 45,000-plus runners, one of Atlanta’s most enduring traditions.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of enduring
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  • Between July 2, 1935, and February 10, 1942, Holiday, backed by Teddy Wilson and his band, logged twenty-one studio sessions, yielding around seventy imperishable songs.
    — Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Published a century ago, the poet’s secular meditation on the Christian sabbath considers the human longing for ‘some imperishable bliss’ amid a culture of waning religiosity.
    — Daniel Akst, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2023
Definition of imperishable
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  • Aside from virtually inextinguishable flames fueled by molten pitch, the payloads likely included toxic ingredients like camphor and arsenic.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
  • The pride of Odysseus, the passion of Shakespeare’s lovers, and the dread facing Ivan Ilyich on his deathbed remain inextinguishable qualities of our inner lives.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Definition of inextinguishable
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  • The immortal being who’d called himself a god just moments prior regresses into his stuttering, childhood self.
    — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
  • Not all foods endure—ortolan, aspic, candy cigarettes—but the pickle may be as close to immortal as a snack can get.
    — Emma Allen, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of immortal
Adjective
  • Crafted from stainless steel with a durable 14-karat gold PVD coating that's up to 10 times stronger than traditional plating, these pieces are designed to resist water, sweat, lotions and everyday wear without tarnishing or turning your skin green.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Ultra Flex Slip-In Salutations Sneakers The Ultra Flex Slip-In Salutations Sneakers check all my boxes for the perfect travel shoes, featuring breathable mesh uppers, durable yet flexible outsoles, and a plush, lightweight feel.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 11 July 2026
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