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adjective
in·de·struc·ti·ble
ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl 
: incapable of being destroyed, ruined, or rendered ineffective
Example Sentences
diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances
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It’s been chemically engineered to be nearly indestructible.
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Justine Calma, The Verge, 13 Feb. 2023
Buck Mason prides themselves on their quality and this undershirt is damn near indestructible.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 20 Dec. 2022
Having survived his trek across the interior, with the help of his wise and all but indestructible guide, Ragnar (Ingvar Sigurðsson), Lucas reaches the haven of a home.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2023
No problem: The Snake Plant is practically indestructible.
—Terri Robertson, Country Living, 1 Feb. 2023
This stainless steel luggage tag is made to be indestructible and outlast even the most durable luggage.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
The durable defender material is practically indestructible and can double as an additional casting platform in a pinch.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
Hyperlite Mountain Gear makes an eight-foot, six-inch square tarp from Dyneema Composite Fabric that’s not only waterproof but nearly indestructible.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 26 Dec. 2022
The result can be outlandish physiques that appear indestructible but are often quite fragile.
—William Neff, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
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Justine Calma, The Verge, 13 Feb. 2023
Buck Mason prides themselves on their quality and this undershirt is damn near indestructible.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 20 Dec. 2022
Having survived his trek across the interior, with the help of his wise and all but indestructible guide, Ragnar (Ingvar Sigurðsson), Lucas reaches the haven of a home.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2023
No problem: The Snake Plant is practically indestructible.
—Terri Robertson, Country Living, 1 Feb. 2023
This stainless steel luggage tag is made to be indestructible and outlast even the most durable luggage.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
The durable defender material is practically indestructible and can double as an additional casting platform in a pinch.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
Hyperlite Mountain Gear makes an eight-foot, six-inch square tarp from Dyneema Composite Fabric that’s not only waterproof but nearly indestructible.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 26 Dec. 2022
The result can be outlandish physiques that appear indestructible but are often quite fragile.
—William Neff, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
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“Indestructible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indestructible. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.
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