indistinguishable

adjective

ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl How to pronounce indistinguishable (audio)
Definition of indistinguishablenext
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 These plants will start to look indistinguishable from your regular turf when they are mowed. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026 There’s passable yet indistinguishable music in this exact style dropping every day, but the difference with Chicago’s Fatso is that his lyrics feel like scraps of conversations that communicate his hurt without leaning on platitudes. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026 Bruss and colleagues identified a physically motivated alternative that formalizes system composition and gives rise to a class of theories that can be formulated with real numbers and yet are indistinguishable from standard quantum mechanics, even at the experimental level. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026 Dressed in all black, the guards look indistinguishable from police officers. — Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for indistinguishable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinguishable
  1. invisible
  2. vague
  3. identical
  4. imperceptible
  5. faint
  6. comparable
  7. subtle
  8. hazy
Adjective
  • Haaland was subbed out late after only two shots and one on goal, arguably the biggest star of this World Cup all but invisible.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
  • Basically, the fact that zinc did not always agree with carbon and nitrogen suggests that δ66Zn may be sensitive to ecological processes that are invisible to traditional tracers (offering a complementary lens rather than a replacement).
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of invisible
Adjective
  • The section’s vague language and many loopholes could have a chilling effect on any research that studies the effects of a disease, policy or public health intervention on any specific group of people, Rafla-Yuan said.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Trip reports were vague but full of warnings about steep canyon walls and boat-eating holes.
    — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
Definition of vague
Adjective
  • Their hairdos are almost identical as well, even if Dany’s is more elaborate.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • But on Wednesday, the day after Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to secure its fourth consecutive World Cup victory, the fan and his wife, Angélica Arias, walked to the plaza wearing two identical caps.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of identical
Adjective
  • 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
  • At first, the change is imperceptible but Nick notices that his sleepy village seems more vibrant, more populated with people.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Definition of imperceptible
Adjective
  • There was a pungent smell and a faint buzzing sound coming from the bedroom.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Though her father has moved to Savannah in the faint hope of reviving his relationship with her and his grandchildren, Anna has wisely kept her distance from him, given his criminal past and his as-yet-unarticulated failings as a parent.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of faint
Adjective
  • The Australian Productivity Commission proposed a similar wide-ranging TDM exception to cover AI model training, citing comparable exceptions in Japan and Singapore.
    — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026
  • County officials kept comparable county manager salaries in the metro area in mind when making their decision, Jebens-Singh said.
    — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • Messi’s longevity is a story of enduring brilliance but also subtle evolution.
    — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Buyers will be able to tailor the interior with exclusive leather, Alcantara, and a choice of Comfort or Racing seats, both featuring six vertical grooves as a subtle nod to the six-speed layout.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of subtle
Adjective
  • In fact, the iconic band of hazy light known as the galactic center should routinely be visible for a few more months across the United States – and the rest of the northern hemisphere – arcing across the night sky.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Go for the bold, unique brews, like the Blizzard of ’67 (named after an infamous winter storm), a hazy triple IPA with orange, pineapple, and mango notes.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of hazy

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