inseparable

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce inseparable (audio)
Definition of inseparablenext
as in familiar
closely acquainted they've been inseparable friends since they met at summer camp years ago

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Recent Examples of inseparable The pair are inseparable, with Margarita accompanying her mother to chemotherapy treatments and their own special celebration rituals involving karaoke and sharing combo platters. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Within a few weeks, Barley, now 7 years old, and Louie were inseparable. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026 Couples who seem inseparable gradually grow untethered, and even best friends disagree in ways that leave them strangers. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026 The once-inseparable besties haven’t even been seen together since 2018, so how the hell did Kloss nab an invite to Swift’s wedding? — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inseparable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inseparable
  1. familiar
  2. close
  3. intimate
  4. friendly
  5. chummy
  6. bosom
Adjective
  • Children grow up without the network of neighboors, relatives and familiar adults that used to make a place feel safe.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Drawing inspiration from the classic old fashioned cocktail, this fruit-forward IPA delivers familiar flavors in a delightfully different form.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • The play was a no-call, but Clark took exception to the physicality and yelled at the closest official.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The carrier is flying about 6,500 flights per day this year — nearly an entire Alaska Airlines more worth of travel more than its closest competitor, according to Cirium — yet American’s profit gap has grown.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Definition of close
Adjective
  • Its ships have hundreds of rooms and suites—not thousands—and slip into harbors that megaships cannot reach, keeping shore days intimate enough that the market vendor, the guide, and the lunch that follows feel like part of the same long afternoon.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • The dining room is intimate, so reservations are strongly recommended, and Monday nights are dedicated to Charlotte’s hospitality workers.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of intimate
Adjective
  • Organizers promoted the event as a family-friendly space with an Easter egg hunt and horse rides for children, according to the statement.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • There was a June 1977 friendly in Buenos Aires where punches were thrown and players were ejected.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • Bianco and Hilton had a sometimes chummy, sometimes bitter relationship on the campaign trail.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Teenage Andy is getting ready for college and his toys wind up getting sent to Sunnyside Daycare, where seemingly chummy Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear (Ned Beatty) runs the show.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Definition of chummy
Adjective
  • Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
    — Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
  • Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Definition of bosom

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