INDISTINGUISHABLE Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

indistinguishable

adjective

ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl

Definition of indistinguishable

as in invisible

not perceptible by a sense or by the mind indistinguishable differences that can be measured only electronically

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as in vague

not seen or understood clearly indistinguishable shapes in the fog

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as in identical

resembling another in every respect a synthetic fabric that supposedly is indistinguishable from real silk

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Recent Examples of indistinguishable Visually, the Touring is mostly indistinguishable from the more expensive Grand Touring, which is fortunate because its design is one of the vehicle’s strongest assets. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 The language employed is indistinguishable from the author’s vision. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 In its final form, a CPN chapter was visually indistinguishable from a haiku, the white space between words packed tightly with meaning. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 Soccer shoes in the late 1800s and early 1900s were indistinguishable from the rugged, high leather boots seen on factory floors. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for indistinguishable

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Adjective

Top down, paddle shifters playing tunes with the twin-turbo V-8, laser-precise steering channeling the car through turn after turn as if guided by invisible rails.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
In other words, the Reply All option makes your reply visible by distributing it to the visible, not invisible, recipient list.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of invisible

Adjective

What happens after that is committed to the good common sense of the client who usually leaves that office with only vague notions about what has been done so far and what needs to be done in the future.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
And the former state attorney general has generally kept his campaign promises broad and vague.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of vague

Adjective

The contact was imperceptible to the naked eye, but a space-age sensor in the ball had confirmed it.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of imperceptible

Adjective

Your morning of chores or physical activity has imbued you with a sense of achievement and a faint, pleasurable languor.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Because the new moon coincides almost exactly with the shower’s maximum, moonlight won’t wash out faint meteors, making 2026 one of the best Perseid displays in recent memory.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of faint

Adjective

In an exchange relationship, benefits are given with the expectation of comparable repayment; in a communal one, they’re given in response to need, on the assumption that care flows both ways over time.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Experts point out that there are no known examples of this sort of clothing in comparable sculptures from Anatolia or mainland Greece, so the garb reflects a local tradition distinct to the ancient kingdom of Lydia.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of comparable

Adjective

The herbal shiso adds a subtle savory depth, delivering a clean, refreshing balance to the textures and flavor.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Ask someone to review a two-hour video and identify subtle violations, and they are almost guaranteed to miss something.

— Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of subtle

Adjective

Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood Sunday night, sending thick, hazy smoke into the sky and raising concerns among neighbors who say problems at the property have persisted for years.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Across the hall, in a lavender family room, a vintage TV installation by Jennifer stands in a corner playing hazy family videos and iconic cultural moments such as James Brown’s famously bizarre 1988 CNN interview on a loop.

— Jewel Wicker, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

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