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
Perhaps just keep your valuables and irreplaceable items inside a more secure zippered pocket or compartment in the bag so as not to tempt fate.
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Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
Several irreplaceable bombers were destroyed and several more damaged in the first operation of its kind.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
This concept dictates that AI serves primarily in an assistive capacity, ensuring that a human remains in the loop for critical decisions like final underwriting, where judgment and empathy are irreplaceable.
—Geoff Green, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
But that would neglect both his sentimental value to Jokic in the locker room and his irreplaceable versatility on the court.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreplaceable
Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
Several irreplaceable bombers were destroyed and several more damaged in the first operation of its kind.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
This concept dictates that AI serves primarily in an assistive capacity, ensuring that a human remains in the loop for critical decisions like final underwriting, where judgment and empathy are irreplaceable.
—Geoff Green, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
But that would neglect both his sentimental value to Jokic in the locker room and his irreplaceable versatility on the court.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreplaceable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreplaceable
Adjective
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But supporting creatives across all mediums is invaluable, the authors emphasize.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Urban expansion, satellite constellations and industrial development all threaten to erode the natural darkness that makes sites like the Atacama Desert invaluable.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That would be roughly twice the base price of the company’s most expensive factory model, the Phantom.—
Peter Valdes-Dapena,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Most gamers will look at an expensive keyboard to enhance their play style but often overlook the mouse.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Irreplaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreplaceable. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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