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 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 American beer brands became largely indistinguishable from one another, and consolidation continued. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 2 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinguishable
  1. invisible
  2. vague
  3. identical
  4. imperceptible
  5. faint
  6. comparable
  7. subtle
  8. hazy
Adjective
  • What won the World Cup was the invisible connection between the bodies that ultimately beat him.
    — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Ultimately, containers are supposed to behave almost like bits of data, moving across land and sea as if along invisible data lines.
    — Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
Definition of invisible
Adjective
  • Perhaps in an attempt to recognize the regulatory environment, the letter is notably careful and slightly vague in its language.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • Second, rather than vague commitments to pacing, double down on safety and security investments.
    — Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of vague
Adjective
  • This is illustrated by this video with two identical glasses, washed identically, with the same wine in both, and poured at the same time.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The Galaxy Watch 9 has most of the same features for less, though, including identical health tracking capabilities and the same powerful chip.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of identical
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
  • Because the new moon falls at virtually the same time, moonlight will not interfere, allowing even faint meteors to become visible from dark locations.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Red baseball stitches affix the quarter and foxing, and a slightly glossy gray Swoosh carries a faint diamond pattern.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of faint
Adjective
  • Taking 4 million barrels off the market would be roughly comparable to the amount that China stopped importing during the war – an action oil analysts say has helped keep energy prices relatively low despite the record-smashing oil supply shock.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The system is still expanding, but new units are contributing more of the overall growth as comparable sales moderate.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • Unsurprisingly, employees find both subtle and significant ways to reclaim their independence.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • To finish, the server will build a tableside Hong Kong Milk Tea Tiramisu, with milk tea mascarpone Chantilly cream and lady fingers, served with a cup of subtle Hong Kong milk tea.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of subtle
Adjective
  • In my experience, lobster seems to pair best with the sweeter notes of hazy IPAs, though prawns and octopus are good matches for those beers, too.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • The Chiefs could choose to test Mahomes with snaps in the preseason, but that part remains hazy, as well.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of hazy

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