indelible
adjective
in·del·i·ble
in-ˈde-lə-bəl 
1
a
: that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
b
: making marks that cannot easily be removed
an indelible pencil
2
a
: lasting
indelible memories
b
: unforgettable, memorable
an indelible performance
Examples of indelible in a Sentence
But the most indelible evening of the rebellion for me was the night I had first got beaten.
—
Amiri Baraka, The Autobiography of Leroi Jones, 1984
All wars change society and hence leave an indelible imprint on literary culture.
—Michiko Kakutani, New York Times Book Review, 15 Apr. 1984
The illustrator of children's books surpasses other artists in the impressionability of his audience; it is beyond calculation, no doubt, what touches will produce an indelible effect, when the receiving surface of a child's psyche is so soft and mysteriously laden and momentous with its own raw energy.
—John Updike, New York Times Book Review, 4 Dec. 1983
winning the state basketball championship was our team's most indelible experience
Amiri Baraka, The Autobiography of Leroi Jones, 1984
All wars change society and hence leave an indelible imprint on literary culture.
—Michiko Kakutani, New York Times Book Review, 15 Apr. 1984
The illustrator of children's books surpasses other artists in the impressionability of his audience; it is beyond calculation, no doubt, what touches will produce an indelible effect, when the receiving surface of a child's psyche is so soft and mysteriously laden and momentous with its own raw energy.
—John Updike, New York Times Book Review, 4 Dec. 1983
winning the state basketball championship was our team's most indelible experience
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The camera was quickly turned off, but Mason’s indelible memory of that confrontation lives on, not only in his mind but also in the new movie September 5, in limited theaters Dec. 13.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Along The Way The ASC Board of Governors Award recognizes individuals in the industry whose body of work has made significant and indelible contributions to cinema.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
However, the songwriting and vocal prowess displayed on those projects — and in his live shows — has been an indelible influence on generations of artists.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Nikki Giovanni —the bold, beloved, indelible poet, activist, author, and professor— died at age 81 on Monday (Dec. 9) in a Virginia hospital due to complications caused by lung cancer, according to her wife, Virginia C. Fowler.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Along The Way The ASC Board of Governors Award recognizes individuals in the industry whose body of work has made significant and indelible contributions to cinema.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
However, the songwriting and vocal prowess displayed on those projects — and in his live shows — has been an indelible influence on generations of artists.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Nikki Giovanni —the bold, beloved, indelible poet, activist, author, and professor— died at age 81 on Monday (Dec. 9) in a Virginia hospital due to complications caused by lung cancer, according to her wife, Virginia C. Fowler.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Indelible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indelible. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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indelible
adjective
in·del·i·ble
in-ˈdel-ə-bəl
1
: impossible to erase, remove, or blot out
an indelible impression
2
: making or leaving marks not easily erased
an indelible pencil
indelible ink
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