inextinguishable
adjective
in·ex·tin·guish·able
ˌi-nik-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl 
-ˈstiŋ-wi-
: not extinguishable : unquenchable
an inextinguishable flame
an inextinguishable longing
Examples of inextinguishable in a Sentence
freedom remains an inextinguishable dream for people around the world
possesses an inextinguishable optimism that the voters find very appealing
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The candle that is Elton John has been inextinguishable, no matter how strong the wind.
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Probably not, since his inextinguishable smirk appears to be the product of a lot of repressed anger and jealousy.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 June 2024
During the hottest summer ever measured, humans and animals alike struggle to cope as inextinguishable fires draw closer.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
The vampires’ god-like perception of themselves justifies the excess, and their inextinguishable humanity keeps them grounded.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 June 2024
In 1979 Lenny and Joe Goldberg were just two brothers in their 20s with an inextinguishable desire to create a tale of their own.
—Maddi Langweil, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2024
Throughout the unspeakable cruelty — and a few acts of kindness — young Sarr projects inextinguishable hope, holding on to the belief that on the other side of the water, on the shores of Italy, something worth all the sorrow may await him.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
Pegula has superb timing and consistency on her ground strokes, serious court smarts, and an inextinguishable competitive fire.
—Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
But Baby is adamant that Atlanta will always be a part of him, his roots there inseverable and his essence inextinguishable.
—Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2022
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Probably not, since his inextinguishable smirk appears to be the product of a lot of repressed anger and jealousy.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 June 2024
During the hottest summer ever measured, humans and animals alike struggle to cope as inextinguishable fires draw closer.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
The vampires’ god-like perception of themselves justifies the excess, and their inextinguishable humanity keeps them grounded.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 June 2024
In 1979 Lenny and Joe Goldberg were just two brothers in their 20s with an inextinguishable desire to create a tale of their own.
—Maddi Langweil, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2024
Throughout the unspeakable cruelty — and a few acts of kindness — young Sarr projects inextinguishable hope, holding on to the belief that on the other side of the water, on the shores of Italy, something worth all the sorrow may await him.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
Pegula has superb timing and consistency on her ground strokes, serious court smarts, and an inextinguishable competitive fire.
—Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
But Baby is adamant that Atlanta will always be a part of him, his roots there inseverable and his essence inextinguishable.
—Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2022
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“Inextinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inextinguishable. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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inextinguishable
adjective
in·ex·tin·guish·able
ˌin-ik-ˈstiŋ-(g)wish-ə-bəl
: impossible to extinguish
an inextinguishable desire
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