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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That may be the most enduring lesson Holocaust survivors leave us.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Few images are more enduring than 3-year-old John saluting his father’s coffin.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 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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In his bid to control the narrative, Lestat becomes an immortal glam rocker who launches a music tour and enlists the same journalist — newly turned into a vampire — to direct and film a music documentary about his life.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The 1962 film version featured the immortal lineup of Gregory Peck playing lawyer Sam Bowden and Robert Mitchum as ex-con Max Cady.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Bathroom tile may be durable, but grout requires ongoing care to stay clean and attractive.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Energy equities have pulled back, but the macro setup still argues for a durable floor under oil prices.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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“Indestructible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indestructible. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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