inextinguishable

adjective

ˌi-nik-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl How to pronounce inextinguishable (audio)
Definition of inextinguishablenext
1
as in enduring
impossible to destroy freedom remains an inextinguishable dream for people around the world

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2
as in unquenchable
incapable of being satisfied possesses an inextinguishable optimism that the voters find very appealing

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Recent Examples of inextinguishable Now in his early nineties, Gregory (My Dinner with André, NYFF19) shows no sign of slowing down, as evidenced by this delightful, enormously moving document of his inextinguishable creative spark. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 Aside from virtually inextinguishable flames fueled by molten pitch, the payloads likely included toxic ingredients like camphor and arsenic. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026 The pride of Odysseus, the passion of Shakespeare’s lovers, and the dread facing Ivan Ilyich on his deathbed remain inextinguishable qualities of our inner lives. — Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025 The stakes, too, are there in the background of these personal dramas—the city seemingly on the brink of explosion, its inextinguishable fires a dread-inducing bass line that won’t let up. — Diana Arterian july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025 And her inextinguishable pursuit was rewarding as the spotlight shined even brighter on the burgeoning star. — Heran Mamo, Billboard, 25 June 2025 Even more tickling, however, is Karin’s evolving reaction, played with inextinguishable spirit by the wonderful Jacobsen. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025 This top-five matchup was pushed back a day due to winter storms plaguing the southeast, but the hype is nevertheless inextinguishable. — Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 The candle that is Elton John has been inextinguishable, no matter how strong the wind. — Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inextinguishable
  1. enduring
  2. unquenchable
  3. indestructible
  4. insatiable
  5. imperishable
  6. urgent
  7. immortal
  8. avid
Adjective
  • Povich has become such an enduring pop culture fixture that he was asked to spoof himself before a late-night audience of millions, but handed off the honor to a beloved Saturday Night Live alum.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In that sense, technology may not diminish the advisor's role so much as clarify where the most enduring sources of value have always resided.
    — Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of enduring
Adjective
  • The film frames spirituality as both a visceral response to injustice, and an unquenchable thirst to cure it.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • He’s known for his booming, borderline hits, but his unquenchable thirst to dole out those hits often leaves him badly out of position.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of unquenchable
Adjective
  • Fuller wrote for the first season of Heroes, playing an instrumental role in shaping one of the actress’ most iconic roles — the indestructible cheerleader Claire Bennet.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In 2006, Panettiere landed her breakout role in NBC superhero series Heroes, playing indestructible high school cheerleader Claire Bennet, who had to juggle her normal life with saving the world from threats.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of indestructible
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  • The zaobanchu during Qianlong’s reign comprised nearly one thousand artisans, who worked out of fear to serve the demands of the insatiable emperor who would sometimes dole out severe punishments, like taking away a year’s salary.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Add to the mix what seems to be an insatiable demand for debt by tech companies to build data centers and other infrastructure for artificial intelligence.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of insatiable
Adjective
  • Our collective bond, which once felt imperishable, began to decompose without the movable feasts that had sustained and renewed it.
    — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
  • Between July 2, 1935, and February 10, 1942, Holiday, backed by Teddy Wilson and his band, logged twenty-one studio sessions, yielding around seventy imperishable songs.
    — Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 24 Mar. 2024
Definition of imperishable
Adjective
  • Given no one knows a business like its own people, sharing the most urgent challenges and encouraging new ideas at every level could make a tangible difference to the bottom line, and do away with productivity theater for good.
    — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • New Yorkers received urgent instructions to take shelter immediately on Thursday evening after a tornado warning was issued for Queens and other parts of New York.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of urgent
Adjective
  • Capturing an immortal photograph of jazz legends In 1958, photographer Art Kane assembled many of the greatest legends in jazz on a brownstone stoop in Harlem; his picture became one of the most famous images ever taken of artistic royalty.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But The Walking Dead lives on, decaying, but apparently immortal.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of immortal
Adjective
  • Off set, Curry was an avid horticulturalist and worked on gardens across his own residences as well as in the homes of friends—among them, Freddie Mercury.
    — Irene Borger, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The strong first half comes as Lego continues to expand its product catalog, capturing new customers and retaining its already avid fan base of brick builders.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of avid

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