as in invaluable
not capable of being substituted by another of the same type
That vase was an irreplaceable family heirloom.
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Recent Examples of irreplaceable
By choosing Tanzania and traveling during various seasons, visitors ensure this model continues thriving, funding the protection of ecosystems that are irreplaceable global treasures.
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But for right now, the mission that paved their way, NASA’s Juno mission, is still operating, taking images to scout out the territory, and to teach scientists irreplaceable lessons about spacecraft survival in Jupiter’s harsh environment.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
For Brasília, Beijing constitutes an indispensable strategic partner, but Washington, even after its recent aggressions, remains an irreplaceable global power.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
Designed and developed in the United States, the Cherokee will also be an important proof point for people who worried Stellantis leaders did not understand what makes the brand special — and an irreplaceable profit center.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But for right now, the mission that paved their way, NASA’s Juno mission, is still operating, taking images to scout out the territory, and to teach scientists irreplaceable lessons about spacecraft survival in Jupiter’s harsh environment.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
For Brasília, Beijing constitutes an indispensable strategic partner, but Washington, even after its recent aggressions, remains an irreplaceable global power.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
Designed and developed in the United States, the Cherokee will also be an important proof point for people who worried Stellantis leaders did not understand what makes the brand special — and an irreplaceable profit center.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreplaceable
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The likes of Mduduzi Shabalala are now regulars in the squad, gaining invaluable experience, while Relebohile Mofokeng is emerging as a key contributor.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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What he's done for the Black community and education has been invaluable.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow’s e-mail newsletter turned e-commerce platform, monetized an all-natural life style, promoting raw-goat-milk cleanses and expensive organic cosmetics.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Drone dilemma The US excels at building large, expensive weaponry, but most American soldiers lack the know-how for fighting with unmanned systems.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Irreplaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreplaceable. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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