irreplaceable
adjective
ir·re·place·able
ˌir-i-ˈplā-sə-bəl 
: not replaceable
an irreplaceable antique
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Well, somebody is going to have to replace the irreplaceable man one day.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Consequently, the impact is felt in specific industries, locations, or households that face shortages, sometimes of necessary items, some of which are irreplaceable in the short term.
—Adam S. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
Repetitive and predictable tasks are often the first to be automated, but human creativity, critical thinking and emotional intelligence remain irreplaceable.
—Ivana Johnston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Those irreplaceable photos, showcasing a precious memory, all pointed back to one place: Poplar Bluff.
—Devyn Byers, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Consequently, the impact is felt in specific industries, locations, or households that face shortages, sometimes of necessary items, some of which are irreplaceable in the short term.
—Adam S. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
Repetitive and predictable tasks are often the first to be automated, but human creativity, critical thinking and emotional intelligence remain irreplaceable.
—Ivana Johnston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Those irreplaceable photos, showcasing a precious memory, all pointed back to one place: Poplar Bluff.
—Devyn Byers, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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irreplaceable
adjective
ir·re·place·able
ˌir-i-ˈplā-sə-bəl
: not replaceable
a museum full of irreplaceable works of art
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