as in invisible
not perceptible by a sense or by the mind
a slight difference in hue between the two glasses that's imperceptible unless they're placed side by side
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Recent Examples of imperceptible
The key to achieve the color, however, is an imperceptible shade-match.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
These changes to a piece’s pixels are imperceptible to humans, but reliably fool machines.
—Garrison Lovely, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024
This is Brain Rot in action — a subtle, almost imperceptible slide into mental stagnation fueled by the endless funnel of online content.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Some attacks were almost imperceptible at first; others disrupted everyday life and caused division among locals.
—Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
These changes to a piece’s pixels are imperceptible to humans, but reliably fool machines.
—Garrison Lovely, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024
This is Brain Rot in action — a subtle, almost imperceptible slide into mental stagnation fueled by the endless funnel of online content.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Some attacks were almost imperceptible at first; others disrupted everyday life and caused division among locals.
—Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperceptible
Adjective
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Founding designer Martin Margiela, often described as the industry’s invisible man for his Greta Garbo-like ways, retired from fashion in 2009, with OTB letting an anonymous team carry on his legacy.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Unable to separate himself from this object that gives him visibility, Sandro begins to sell himself, and little by little becomes invisible.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The quiet luxury aesthetic requires a bit more effort than its name suggests: This trend in decor—particularly with paint colors—is all about giving off subtle sophistication.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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
Adjective
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Some are too bitter or earthy, while others are basically indistinguishable from fruit juices or sodas.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Jan. 2025
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Donald Trump’s inaugural address was functionally indistinguishable from one of his rally speeches.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Imperceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperceptible. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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