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
His version also amplifies the role of the human characters, whom the CIA had reportedly insisted be cut from Orwell’s fable (along with the book’s dark ending, in which the pigs, when corrupted by power, become indistinguishable from their human oppressors).
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
Macron blocked his mouth with his hand, so his comment was indistinguishable, but Meloni reacted with a huge eye roll that quickly circulated in photos online.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 17 June 2025
The first defensive possession of every Orlando Magic game this season was indistinguishable from a brawl.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 June 2025
The material was very thin and was indistinguishable from those of some of the cheaper Amazon brands, and the zippers were small.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 13 June 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
Macron blocked his mouth with his hand, so his comment was indistinguishable, but Meloni reacted with a huge eye roll that quickly circulated in photos online.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 17 June 2025
The first defensive possession of every Orlando Magic game this season was indistinguishable from a brawl.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 June 2025
The material was very thin and was indistinguishable from those of some of the cheaper Amazon brands, and the zippers were small.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinguishable
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Whether in a lab or a bedroom, the unconscious brain often connects ideas in ways our waking selves can’t, delivering sudden insights that feel like inspiration — but are really the reward for deep, often invisible, thought.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The app is invisible and undetectable on the phone.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2025
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All of these legal tests, however, are quite vague.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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Brooks said Act 372 was vague and imposed problems on librarians and bookstore owners trying to avoid prosecution.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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The corporate giant acquired Dollar Shave Club (DSC) in 2016 for what seems almost identical reasons—viral marketing that challenged industry giants.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Unlike the oral-only therapy in the study, today's patches use lower doses of hormones which are identical to the ones made by the body, and may reduce risks, according to the review.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Deepfakes can be detected by analyzing pixel-level abnormalities that are imperceptible to humans.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Among adults and adolescents, there was no difference at all between the two groups; among children, the differences were so minor as to be almost imperceptible.—
Paul Tough Eric Jason Martin Krish Seenivasan Brian St. Pierre,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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That memory, faint but enduring, was set in the downstairs den of their home.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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Until then, there is a faint hope that tardigrades survive — though likely not living it up — on the moon.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
3 July 2025
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Must-read: The FT has a lengthy feature on how climate change is causing a systemic crisis in the property insurance business on a scale comparable to the 2008 financial crisis.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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In fact, this valuation is roughly comparable to that of its competitor SoFi, which was profitable last year and has demonstrated a quicker customer growth rate.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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In this edition, the grey tone reflects the muted, misty landscape of the British coast, with subtle variations achieved through multiple layers of transparent lacquer.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The boxy shape and subtle back snaps add airflow and style, and the whole outfit can be rinsed in a hotel sink and re-worn with no stress.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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How this all will ultimately lead to world-building applications is hazy—and that’s part of the point.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Crazy Norse is a 6.8% ABV hazy/New England IPA brewed in honor of Northern Kentucky University.—
Rasputin Todd,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinguishable. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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