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
Klopp might be irreplaceable and the desire of some in the Liverpool fanbase to move on from him for fear of becoming stuck in the past is understandable.
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 3 June 2026
But for travelers looking to grow, connect and genuinely feel a place rather than just pass through it, homestays offer something irreplaceable.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
The Kings would not return to the playoffs for nearly 17 years after Adelman’s departure, finally ending the drought in 2023 — a stretch that spanned 6,186 days between postseason appearances and underscored his irreplaceable role in franchise history.
—Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
His absence will leave an irreplaceable space in our classrooms, our hallways and our lives.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 3 June 2026
But for travelers looking to grow, connect and genuinely feel a place rather than just pass through it, homestays offer something irreplaceable.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
The Kings would not return to the playoffs for nearly 17 years after Adelman’s departure, finally ending the drought in 2023 — a stretch that spanned 6,186 days between postseason appearances and underscored his irreplaceable role in franchise history.
—Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
His absence will leave an irreplaceable space in our classrooms, our hallways and our lives.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreplaceable
Adjective
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In addition to current players, TEU also features several retired legends who provide attendees with the invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the best to ever play the game.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Drivers tend to be at the greatest risk for getting into an accident, but pedestrians and cyclists are at greater risk for being seriously injured or killed in these accidents, making driver safety invaluable for everyone on Southwest Florida’s roads.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Housing is too expensive, gas is at $5 a gallon, and student debt is crushing an entire generation of young people.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Disruption of transit through the strait has crimped global energy supplies, driven up fuel prices and made food and other basics more expensive well beyond the region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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“Irreplaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreplaceable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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