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
The string of flare-ups completely bucked the momentum of the 2025 third-round pick’s rookie season, as Bryant was establishing himself as a near-irreplaceable piece in Denver’s offense.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Even with the exemption, Chinese export volumes for unpronounceable but irreplaceable things like yttrium and dysprosium are still way down, and prices are way up.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Human teachers are irreplaceable because teaching and learning is a human endeavor.
—Randi Weingarten, Fortune, 6 May 2026
George Chen, a partner at The Asia Group consultancy, said China’s role in the Iran situation is irreplaceable.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Even with the exemption, Chinese export volumes for unpronounceable but irreplaceable things like yttrium and dysprosium are still way down, and prices are way up.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Human teachers are irreplaceable because teaching and learning is a human endeavor.
—Randi Weingarten, Fortune, 6 May 2026
George Chen, a partner at The Asia Group consultancy, said China’s role in the Iran situation is irreplaceable.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreplaceable
Adjective
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First-hand recommendations from people who have done homestay trips before are also invaluable.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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That level of two-way communications with fans is an invaluable advantage in the modern entertainment landscape.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Airfare has gotten more expensive and Potter expects prices are going to stay higher for the immediate future.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Building more starter homes may be harder, since the financial incentives are to build more expensive homes.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Irreplaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreplaceable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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