as in invaluable
not capable of being substituted by another of the same type
That vase was an irreplaceable family heirloom.
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Recent Examples of irreplaceable
Unfortunately, despite this appropriation, preservation funds are not flowing, and Colorado’s irreplaceable history, heritage, and culture–and the staff who work to preserve and protect them — are in jeopardy.
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Dawn Diprince, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
Aidan breaks some irreplaceable antique glass, and a neighbor complains about Carrie’s Manolos clacking on the parquet floor.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 12 June 2025
Joel Eriksson Ek Arguably the team’s most irreplaceable player, Eriksson Ek ended this past season not only as Minnesota’s No. 1 center but also their top shutdown pivot.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 19 June 2025
There’s a popular myth in leadership that the best leaders are irreplaceable.
—Ryan McGrath, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Dawn Diprince, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
Aidan breaks some irreplaceable antique glass, and a neighbor complains about Carrie’s Manolos clacking on the parquet floor.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 12 June 2025
Joel Eriksson Ek Arguably the team’s most irreplaceable player, Eriksson Ek ended this past season not only as Minnesota’s No. 1 center but also their top shutdown pivot.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 19 June 2025
There’s a popular myth in leadership that the best leaders are irreplaceable.
—Ryan McGrath, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreplaceable
Adjective
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One-stop shopping promotes employee adoption, better self-service and reliable data integrity, which are invaluable.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Freeze said a fish farmer’s perspective is invaluable from a regulatory standpoint.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Some of the most expensive homes in the country are consistently those located in dense, vibrant prewar cities, a clear signal that there’s high demand for those amenities.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
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Remember that sitting still isn’t the most expensive move.—
Chad Willardson,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Irreplaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreplaceable. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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