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
Rothy’s ballet flats are practically indestructible, which fits into my on-the-go lifestyle.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Ahead are five practically indestructible upgrades that are worth springing for, including styles from Samsonite, Delsey Paris, Away, and more.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
While scrubs, especially black ones, are pretty indestructible, the costume department still meticulously ages them and accounts for wear as the day shift goes on.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
Often regarded as nearly indestructible, this charming plant is perfect for beginners, busy professionals, or travelers.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Ahead are five practically indestructible upgrades that are worth springing for, including styles from Samsonite, Delsey Paris, Away, and more.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
While scrubs, especially black ones, are pretty indestructible, the costume department still meticulously ages them and accounts for wear as the day shift goes on.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
Often regarded as nearly indestructible, this charming plant is perfect for beginners, busy professionals, or travelers.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indestructible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indestructible
Adjective
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Among the big three of the Beats, Ginsberg remains the most enduring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The word patient comes from the Latin patiens — an adjective meaning enduring, suffering.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The authors of the study also point out that finding naturally immortal complex tissues challenges our conventional perceptions of what being alive really means.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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But as a concept, the man codenamed 007 is immortal, bound for resurrection to serve king and country.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering shoppers a second chance to save on everything from durable luggage and tech accessories to home goods and shoes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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But Khan’s tenure is a reminder that climate policy that actually improves people’s lives can be popular, or at the very least durable, if only it’s given the opportunity to settle in.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 June 2026
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“Indestructible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indestructible. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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