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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indestructible
Adjective
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When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and laid siege to Mariupol, the building became an enduring emblem of the city’s resistance.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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But the nation’s everyday drug is also the culprit behind its most enduring and overlooked drug crisis.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 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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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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Heracles discovered the Hydra's den in the Lernaean Swamps with the aid of the goddess Athena and was able to break or sever its many necks — while using fire to prevent them from growing back — until only a single immortal head remained.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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Long before fashion faceoffs were a thing, Donatella gave 1999 viewers a preview of the dress Jennifer Lopez would make immortal at the Grammys the next year.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The sturdy, durable case offers a water-resistant fabric, which is great for accidental coffee spills amid the airport security line.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Best cold press juicers over $200 This is a highly durable powerhouse of a juicer that could last for decades.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Indestructible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indestructible. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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