1
as in invisible
not perceptible by a sense or by the mind
indistinguishable differences that can be measured only electronically
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2
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
indistinguishable shapes in the fog
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3
as in identical
resembling another in every respect
a synthetic fabric that supposedly is indistinguishable from real silk
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Recent Examples of indistinguishable
Practically speaking, those odds are virtually indistinguishable — about the same as flipping a coin and getting heads versus tails.
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G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Maldini, a man so synonymous with Milan as to be indistinguishable, chose not to attend the event.
—James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The study team developed new technology that made visible the faint features that would otherwise be indistinguishable.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
For most people, conjunto and norteño are one and the same, completely indistinguishable from the other.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Maldini, a man so synonymous with Milan as to be indistinguishable, chose not to attend the event.
—James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The study team developed new technology that made visible the faint features that would otherwise be indistinguishable.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
For most people, conjunto and norteño are one and the same, completely indistinguishable from the other.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinguishable
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You’re left with skin that feels comfortable, purified, and protected, as if wrapped in an invisible shield against daily environmental damage.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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The show literally does have invisible people watching the characters, who the characters aren’t aware of.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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Kelley Black has emphatically denied the charges cited in the school board’s 10-page report, calling them vague, false and misleading and suggesting that politics is playing a role in the board’s action.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The designation is so broad and vague that ranches in Texas or farms in California could be swept up by the penalties if their employees send remittances to family members in Mexico who are involved in organized crime.—
Maria Abi-Habib,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Wallace’s fourth victim, Audrey Spain, and his seventh, Vanessa Mack, were killed in almost identical fashion — with double ligatures, says Price, who was lead detective on the Spain case.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Wellcome Sanger researchers went on to identify clusters of identical, mutated cells in a variety of other tissues, including the esophagus, bladder and colon.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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Toyota’s Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB) system manages the transition between regenerative braking and hydraulic brakes so smoothly that the shift is imperceptible.—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
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This is because minor changes in its illumination are almost imperceptible.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Imagine walking more than 60 miles through a deadly jungle, your children by your side, clinging to the faint hope of safety and a better future.—
Chris Shue,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Some voiced faint hope that President-elect Donald Trump would support their cause; others accused China’s Communist Party of infiltrating South Korea’s news media.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Mitchell, who is averaging 23.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists on 40 percent shooting from 3-point range, has comparable numbers to Garland but a much higher profile.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Buckle’s limited store count expansion to 445 locations by September 2024 (from 440 in 2021) has had a minimal impact on revenue growth, which is instead driven primarily by comparable store sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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These subtle forms of communication—often overshadowed by verbal expression—strengthen emotional connections, offer comfort and convey understanding in ways words cannot.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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For those who don’t mesh with the plum tones of Black Honey can shop Clinique Pink Honey instead, which offers the same sheer wash of color in an even more subtle pink tone.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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After the multiple reports of the train delays, a first responder at the apartment building said over radio that there was burned food in a second-floor apartment and a slight hazy smoke on the second floor.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
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In the 2010s, when people were coming and buying four-packs of hazy I.P.A. for $16, $18, $20 directly from breweries, that was a very lucrative time.—
Terence McGinley,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinguishable. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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