as in enduring
impossible to destroy
diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances
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Recent Examples of indestructible
Sea Run Cases Spey Gear Locker Born out of demand for an indestructible travel case for Spey Anglers, the new Sea Run Spey Gear Locker will get your gear to any location on Earth secure and intact.
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Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Since the Season 2 finale (recapped here) left them behind in France so that young Laurent could fly safely away with Ash, our indestructible protagonists are on the hunt for a new way to get back Stateside.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Nov. 2024
Manchester United’s seemingly indestructible Bruno Fernandes got through 5,399 minutes last season.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 27 July 2024
Fashionable Suitcases July Carry On July luggage is known for being practically indestructible and can stand up to a truck running over it (just watch this TikTok).
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Since the Season 2 finale (recapped here) left them behind in France so that young Laurent could fly safely away with Ash, our indestructible protagonists are on the hunt for a new way to get back Stateside.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Nov. 2024
Manchester United’s seemingly indestructible Bruno Fernandes got through 5,399 minutes last season.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 27 July 2024
Fashionable Suitcases July Carry On July luggage is known for being practically indestructible and can stand up to a truck running over it (just watch this TikTok).
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indestructible
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Their action testifies to the enduring relevance of this 19th century play, which was adapted by Amy Herzog and ran until June.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Spotlight Award celebrates an actor whose talent and career personify an enduring commitment to excellence, including a special appreciation of the importance of costume design.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the change flows in the other direction, as new recruits enter the warm embrace of the imperishable military-industrial complex, eager to learn its ways.Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Jan. 2024
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Between July 2, 1935, and February 10, 1942, Holiday, backed by Teddy Wilson and his band, logged twenty-one studio sessions, yielding around seventy imperishable songs.Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 24 Mar. 2024
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The candle that is Elton John has been inextinguishable, no matter how strong the wind.Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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Feel your immortal soul being warmed and suffused with pleasures both rare and immeasurable.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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But incredibly, when faced with threats from injury to starvation, the immortal jellyfish can reverse the process, turning the clock backward.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Crafted from stainless steel, the lock is lightweight but durable and easy to set up.Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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In a way, this dynamic has made the IRA more durable.Justin Worland, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Indestructible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indestructible. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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