IMPERISHABLE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

imperishable

adjective

(ˌ)im-ˈper-i-shə-bəl

Definition of imperishable

as in indestructible

impossible to destroy energy is imperishable

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as in immortal

having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish the belief that through military glory one could achieve imperishable fame

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Recent Examples of imperishable Our collective bond, which once felt imperishable, began to decompose without the movable feasts that had sustained and renewed it. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026 Between July 2, 1935, and February 10, 1942, Holiday, backed by Teddy Wilson and his band, logged twenty-one studio sessions, yielding around seventy imperishable songs. — Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 24 Mar. 2024 Published a century ago, the poet’s secular meditation on the Christian sabbath considers the human longing for ‘some imperishable bliss’ amid a culture of waning religiosity. — Daniel Akst, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2023 These days humans are the ones feeling entitled and imperishable — despite an accelerating climate crisis and a deteriorating social fabric, especially in the United States. — Cory Oldweiler, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Oct. 2022 Meanwhile, Ron stays still, marooned in the crowd, and trapped between his duty as an officer of the law and his deep, imperishable faith in the black cause. — Richard Brod, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2021 Two ancient skeletons that have become a symbol of imperishable love have both been identified as men. — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperishable

Adjective

Fuller wrote for the first season of Heroes, playing an instrumental role in shaping one of the actress’ most iconic roles — the indestructible cheerleader Claire Bennet.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
In 2006, Panettiere landed her breakout role in NBC superhero series Heroes, playing indestructible high school cheerleader Claire Bennet, who had to juggle her normal life with saving the world from threats.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of indestructible

Adjective

Here is Dolly Parton’s immortal music legacy in 10 essential songs.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Capturing an immortal photograph of jazz legends In 1958, photographer Art Kane assembled many of the greatest legends in jazz on a brownstone stoop in Harlem; his picture became one of the most famous images ever taken of artistic royalty.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of immortal

Adjective

Rusty Chocolate Ella Bright has cemented her status as an eternal fall muse, thanks in no small part to her Off Campus success.

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
But that eternal quest for blockbusters gives the impression that anything called a best-seller is widely influential, while all else is dismissed.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of eternal

Adjective

Now in his early nineties, Gregory (My Dinner with André, NYFF19) shows no sign of slowing down, as evidenced by this delightful, enormously moving document of his inextinguishable creative spark.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Aside from virtually inextinguishable flames fueled by molten pitch, the payloads likely included toxic ingredients like camphor and arsenic.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026

Definition of inextinguishable

Adjective

Amaya said there is little doubt that the ongoing El Niño is headed for an extraordinary peak intensity, given how much heat lurks just beneath the surface of the tropical Pacific, destined to rise up over time.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Regular driving brings ongoing costs including servicing, oil changes, tires and parking, while crowded campuses and urban areas can make finding a parking space a headache in itself.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of ongoing

Adjective

There’s some sincere worry driving these ethics reform campaigns, and a real desire to make Congress incorruptible.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Publishers can archive their material, but a third party maintains a more incorruptible version of stories that can hold outlets accountable when it’s revised after publication.

— Dave Lozo, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of incorruptible

Adjective

Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.

— Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024

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