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
Two irreplaceable players who in some way must be replaced.
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Ownership, combined with history, makes the bond feel irreplaceable.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
That is why physical spaces, rooted in authenticity and open to inquiry, are irreplaceable.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Cast and crew, along with surprise guests, will reflect on the legacy of the irreplaceable duo.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Ownership, combined with history, makes the bond feel irreplaceable.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
That is why physical spaces, rooted in authenticity and open to inquiry, are irreplaceable.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Cast and crew, along with surprise guests, will reflect on the legacy of the irreplaceable duo.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 1 Oct. 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 7 Jan. 2026.
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