1
as in invisible
not perceptible by a sense or by the mind
indistinguishable differences that can be measured only electronically
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2
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
indistinguishable shapes in the fog
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3
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
Politics is often indistinguishable from entertainment.
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Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The Rise of Hyper-Realistic Cakes This creation fits into the broader trend of hyper-realistic cake art, where cakes are crafted to appear indistinguishable from everyday objects—handbags, hamburgers, shoes, even animals.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
These optical qualities mean the coating can generate clean energy while keeping the glass clear and natural-looking, and ensure that windows remain visually indistinguishable from ordinary glass.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
White, whose vocal performances in the movie are virtually indistinguishable from the handful of vintage Springsteen recordings also included in spots, was asked about the challenge of reproducing that tone.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
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Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The Rise of Hyper-Realistic Cakes This creation fits into the broader trend of hyper-realistic cake art, where cakes are crafted to appear indistinguishable from everyday objects—handbags, hamburgers, shoes, even animals.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
These optical qualities mean the coating can generate clean energy while keeping the glass clear and natural-looking, and ensure that windows remain visually indistinguishable from ordinary glass.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
White, whose vocal performances in the movie are virtually indistinguishable from the handful of vintage Springsteen recordings also included in spots, was asked about the challenge of reproducing that tone.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinguishable
Adjective
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An invisible string to Nashville Watch Hill is a neighborhood district of Westerly, Rhode Island.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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And yet, for decades, the two have existed on either side of an invisible line.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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On Monday, Stefanski was again vague about his quarterback plans.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Underneath these pleasing-but-vague adjectives was a more concrete goal.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each Participant acknowledges and agrees that such Participant will not be entitled to any compensation as a result of any Search Entity’s use of any such similar or identical material.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hackers often create lookalike domains that look nearly identical to real ones, adding small spelling changes or extra words.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Then, instead of the tell-tale metal frame of futons in your college days, this sturdy metal frame is imperceptible, but can be adjusted into four different positions, including the fully flat full-size bed.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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By synthesizing data streams from multiple sources, AI can identify patterns and trends that would be imperceptible to human clinicians.—
Kent Dicks,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And that voice in my head — the one bullying me to work harder — was growing a little fainter by the day.—
Jack Korngold,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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Those figures are a faint piece of context when positioned next to the two numbers that matter, 11 1/2 and 4 1/2, but are part of the total story this week.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Below deck, the power plant can crank out 198 kWe for sensors and weapon systems – that's twice the payload space and electrical power of a comparable autonomous vessel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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These simulations suggest that methane could be released at a rate of a few hundred kilograms per second, making the level of activity comparable to the water plumes on Saturn's ocean moon Enceladus.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a subtler interpretation of the trend, the Jazz bookshelf is handcrafted in oak that takes on a golden hue when hit with the right light.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cohen and other researchers have identified many subtle fixes that improve kids’ eating habits.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lemon Chiffon and Sundew, Classic Yellow and Armagnac—all evoke dusty landscapes and hazy sunlight.—
Tim Nelson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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Frosted glass has an opaque, hazy finish that provides privacy while still allowing in light.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinguishable. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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