INDELIBLE Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

indelible

adjective

in-ˈde-lə-bəl

Definition of indelible

as in memorable

not easily forgotten winning the state basketball championship was our team's most indelible experience

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Recent Examples of indelible Yet despite Almaty’s urban spread, the steppe is never too far away—nor is its indelible imprint on the Kazakh psyche. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 The ones who were old enough to experience that title wanted a chance to thank Ditka for helping create an indelible moment. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 And this is an indelible stain on the country of Norway, and those people that made such a disgraceful and embarrassing decision. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2026 The award celebrates true visionaries, artists who break barriers, redefine standards and leave an indelible mark on the music industry. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indelible

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memorable

Adjective

The rooms The ten rooms are split between five suites in the Casa Principal (each with a balcony) and five beachfront villas, the latter being more memorable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
His role as a theater director in ‘The Debut,’ isn’t the showstopping kind, but it is made memorable for the actor’s moments of tenacity, anguish and vulnerability.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

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