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as in enduring
impossible to destroy
freedom remains an inextinguishable dream for people around the world
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as in unquenchable
incapable of being satisfied
possesses an inextinguishable optimism that the voters find very appealing
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Recent Examples of inextinguishable
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inextinguishable
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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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Because of the world’s unquenchable thirst for Dolly, Summers' role requires a sort of gentle-yet-militaristic precision to ensure the masses are never without her.Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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All are also played by Banderas and all are equally afflicted with gold fever, an unquenchable desire to find El Dorado and the golden treasures the Incas were rumored to have left behind somewhere in the region.Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Flask Carry your beverage with an indestructible swagger with Yeti’s leak-proof flask.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Hall already boasts some of NASCAR’s all-time greats, including seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson and the indestructible Kevin Harvick, along with fan favorites like Kurt Busch, Matt Crafton, and Greg Biffle.Greg Engle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence, and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 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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Given the breakneck speed at which OpenAI is continuing its for-profit conversion, this is a special case with an urgent necessity for action.Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
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In Sudan alone, the United Nations estimates that an internal conflict has left 25 million people, half the country’s population, in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.Michael Posner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 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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When temperatures start to drop, avid gardeners will start the process of preparing their garden and plants for winter.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was criticized for being an avid gamer.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Inextinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inextinguishable. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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