How to Use indelible in a Sentence

indelible

adjective
  • Those lyrics are some of the most indelible parts of the song today.
    Nate Sloan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Gordon’s movies were as stone-faced and indelible as a bad dream.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2023
  • For a change, the Rangers’ top prospects have left an indelible mark.
    Dallas News, 4 Mar. 2023
  • But in the decades that followed, the firm left an indelible mark on the city.
    Chase Difeliciantonio, SFChronicle.com, 26 Nov. 2020
  • As time goes on, the two leave an indelible imprint on each other.
    Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Malcolm left an indelible mark on the world and on countless hearts.
    EW.com, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Yet to those who had seen him in his prime, his image remained indelible.
    Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Her warm smile, kind words, and caring actions left an indelible mark on our hearts.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Then the virus swept the world, recorded in indelible images.
    The New York Times, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2020
  • Along the way, the movie’s ending changed, as did some of the film’s indelible moments.
    Jake Coyle, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Along the way, the movie's ending changed, as did some of the film's indelible moments.
    CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Here’s a look at five artists whose works have left an indelible mark on Coachella over the years.
    Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Even as the building opens back up, the mark of the pandemic is indelible.
    Briana Bierschbach, Star Tribune, 10 June 2021
  • Their connections to these books run deep and have clearly left an indelible mark.
    Spin Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026
  • That movie left an indelible mark on me as a young boy and still to this day continues to inspire me.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2022
  • Beltré left indelible marks on the record books and on the memory.
    Dallas News, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Her kindness, warmth, and infectious smile left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
    Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • The image of her in the puffy dress with the 25-foot train became indelible.
    Adrienne Gaffney, ELLE, 13 Nov. 2022
  • Even in supporting roles, Byrne left indelible marks on his films.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 June 2026
  • Fuzzy was a true original whose talent and charisma left an indelible mark on the game of golf.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
  • From to his record-breaking scores and tech-savvy approach, Woods has left an indelible mark on golf.
    Devlina Sarkar, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Fringe, macramé, and crochet were all en vogue during the era, but none has made a more indelible mark than rattan.
    Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 4 June 2020
  • Some of the most indelible images in the film are the appearances of the dolphins.
    Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2021
  • In all my years of writing about food and restaurants, this memory will be among the most indelible.
    Joe Ray, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The song, the first disco hit and an indelible gay anthem, here feels like a pandering cliche.
    Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The indelible smell lingered — to the point of me thinking of skipping out on my perfume du jour.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Walking around didn’t work, The insult still in place, indelible.
    Ken Burns, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2025
  • The move was iconic then and remains so today, one of the league’s most indelible moments.
    Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2022
  • This led to the Hall of Famer stating his legacy is indelible and cannot be erased.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
  • And yet, in the recent past, teams from the two states have given fans a few indelible confrontations.
    Mark Faller, The Arizona Republic, 21 July 2021

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