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
For fans of college sports, the good news is that nothing much will change, apart from the games becoming increasingly indistinguishable from minor league versions of the NBA and the NFL.
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Guy Lawson, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Without it, influence becomes indistinguishable from control.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
His version also amplifies the role of the human characters, whom the CIA had reportedly insisted be cut from Orwell’s fable (along with the book’s dark ending, in which the pigs, when corrupted by power, become indistinguishable from their human oppressors).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
Macron blocked his mouth with his hand, so his comment was indistinguishable, but Meloni reacted with a huge eye roll that quickly circulated in photos online.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 17 June 2025
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Guy Lawson, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Without it, influence becomes indistinguishable from control.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
His version also amplifies the role of the human characters, whom the CIA had reportedly insisted be cut from Orwell’s fable (along with the book’s dark ending, in which the pigs, when corrupted by power, become indistinguishable from their human oppressors).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
Macron blocked his mouth with his hand, so his comment was indistinguishable, but Meloni reacted with a huge eye roll that quickly circulated in photos online.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinguishable
Adjective
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Health is the invisible infrastructure beneath every board-level priority.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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For her, honoring that invisible thread of girlhood was at the heart of it all.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Stories come to life only through concrete, sensory details, but my father only spoke in vague and abstract terms.—
Margot Singer
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Though vague, Galvin said case law suggests reasonable means that the rules are consistent with the culture and character of the type of community.—
Nora O’Neill
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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Another clip showing a comparison between Matt as a baby, and Darcy at the same age, the father and daughter looking identical to each other, also proved popular online.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Palmer netted an early brace with two almost identical goals just eight minutes apart midway through the first half.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Tucked within a dense forest and set inside a cave, the restaurant is almost imperceptible from the outside.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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Generally, corn and rice pasta have a mild flavor that’s almost imperceptible under any sauce.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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These pictures reveal faint details that were previously invisible.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Bell Labs gave me free rein to engineer new systems that would detect those extremely faint signals.—
Jenna Ahart,
Quanta Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Yes, Amazon Prime Day deals are comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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They are intended to reduce trauma to the scalp, may contribute to smoother recovery, and are designed to help achieve subtle, natural-looking outcomes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The property’s subtle musical motif reminds guests of its beginnings as a radio station, while the sunset libations at its Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar draw a regular crowd.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Exercisers and health experts are asking whether the benefits of outdoor exercise are negated when the skies are hazy with wildfire smoke.—
John C. Quindry,
The Conversation,
10 July 2025
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The Milky Way is our home galaxy, a vast spiral of stars, dust and cosmic wonder stretching across the sky like a hazy, glowing river.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinguishable. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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