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
But the musical chemistry between Ann and Nancy Wilson, still a couple of the baddest broads in rock, is indestructible.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Steve eventually helped Bucky recover his memories and break free of HYDRA, and the Wakandans gifted Bucky an indestructible arm.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Some say an Easter basket isn't complete without Peeps while others deride them as being indestructible.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
Love them or loathe them, Peeps are the very adorable cockroaches of the candy world—brightly colored, impossibly squishy, and seemingly indestructible.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Steve eventually helped Bucky recover his memories and break free of HYDRA, and the Wakandans gifted Bucky an indestructible arm.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Some say an Easter basket isn't complete without Peeps while others deride them as being indestructible.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
Love them or loathe them, Peeps are the very adorable cockroaches of the candy world—brightly colored, impossibly squishy, and seemingly indestructible.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indestructible
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Purpose That Carries Forward The most enduring purpose is not one that is declared.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Letterman’s 22-year tenure yielded some of late-night TV’s most enduring musical moments.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
18 July 2025
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In reality, the change flows in the other direction, as new recruits enter the warm embrace of the imperishable military-industrial complex, eager to learn its ways.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harper's Magazine,
20 Jan. 2024
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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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And her inextinguishable pursuit was rewarding as the spotlight shined even brighter on the burgeoning star.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
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Even more tickling, however, is Karin’s evolving reaction, played with inextinguishable spirit by the wonderful Jacobsen.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Not because of any moral presumptions about the persistent script’s immortal sole, but for economy expedience when constructing distributed autonomous organisations (DAOs).—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Where to watch: Netflix 'The Old Guard 2' Based on the comic-book series, this action sequel reunites Andy (Charlize Theron) with her crew of immortal warriors.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Additionally, acrylic and fiberglass are not as durable as cast iron and can scratch more easily.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Whether foam ends up dominating the pickleball market remains to be seen, but people who play nearly every day will also appreciate that this paddle uses an aramid carbon fiber face that is more durable than raw carbon and that the foam absorbs more vibration.—
Martin Cizmar,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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“Indestructible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indestructible. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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