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 guys who live in my memory as strong, young teenagers (many of whom were star athletes and seemingly indestructible) are now much older men.
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Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
There was a chink in the indestructible warrior’s armour.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Lightweight, washable and nearly indestructible, the BOGG Bag is another viral beach bag that can be hard to find this time of year.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
Everything is known, and only what is indestructible remains.
—Sarah Paulson, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
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Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
There was a chink in the indestructible warrior’s armour.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Lightweight, washable and nearly indestructible, the BOGG Bag is another viral beach bag that can be hard to find this time of year.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
Everything is known, and only what is indestructible remains.
—Sarah Paulson, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indestructible
Adjective
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Even an enduring and iconic cookbook can have unwritten chapters.—
Adrian Miller,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Why the most enduring organizations stop chasing trends and start designing systems that prioritize people over processes.—
Josh Browning,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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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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
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The stakes, too, are there in the background of these personal dramas—the city seemingly on the brink of explosion, its inextinguishable fires a dread-inducing bass line that won’t let up.—
Diana Arterian
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Just like pure, statuesque, immortal goddess talking to us about the trenches with such grace.—
James Factora,
Them.,
21 Oct. 2025
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Hilty originated the part of the glamorous, immortal Madeline in both the show’s 2024 Chicago premiere and its Broadway run, earning her second Tony nomination, this time for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The tops of the shoes are made out of a durable and comfortable natural hemp blend in the shade ivory.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Score an extra 20% off both the Queen and King sizes and save over $100 on the durable quilt.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Indestructible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indestructible. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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