indistinguishable

adjective

ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl How to pronounce indistinguishable (audio)
Definition of indistinguishablenext
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 In a video of the evacuation Enciso pulled up on his phone, Ravenswood streets are indistinguishable from the adjacent waterway – save for cars and rooftops poking up through the flood. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2026 But, in the event of a glitch, transporter rooms effectively become highly sophisticated 3D printers, creating duplicates indistinguishable from the original beamee. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The live stream promises boundless access and constant visibility, collapsing the boundary between the real and the performed, the private and the public, until living a life and broadcasting one become virtually indistinguishable. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026 This down-alternative duvet insert is made with an organic cotton shell and hypoallergenic fill fiber that is virtually indistinguishable from natural down based on our testing notes. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indistinguishable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinguishable
  1. invisible
  2. vague
  3. identical
  4. imperceptible
  5. faint
  6. comparable
  7. subtle
  8. hazy
Adjective
  • These connections form an invisible architecture of care and belonging.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • However, an unpredictable schedule is part of the invisible contract that comes with making consequential decisions.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of invisible
Adjective
  • The Fed chairman, who took charge of the central bank in May, is deliberately vague, saying investors and businesses should watch what's happening in the economy, not in the policymaking corridors of Washington.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Senate proposal also includes measures to try and lighten the loads on Californians’ utility bills, though again, details remain vague.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of vague
Adjective
  • Modeling two different chamber sizes To understand how the hardware might scale up, engineers modeled two different chamber sizes under identical test conditions.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The deal is almost identical to an earlier version that circulated in Sacramento last week.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of identical
Adjective
  • Movie genres wax and wane over time in a way that can be borderline imperceptible.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • And, scarily, this kind of inflammation is mostly imperceptible.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of imperceptible
Adjective
  • This stage begins when the moon enters the faint edges of Earth's shadow, called the penumbra.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That year, the Perseids will peak in the glare of a waxing moon just four days from turning full, and the moonlight will hide many of the shower's fainter shooting stars.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of faint
Adjective
  • Estimating their value is difficult as comparable pieces rarely go on public auction.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Further specialist analyses will help determine whether the Kojetín hoard had a comparable significance.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • Greenspan was renowned for his formidable data-crunching capabilities, sharp reading of market psychology, and subtle, often elusive communication style.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of subtle
Adjective
  • Its beers such as Easy Eddy, a hazy India pale ale, have won awards.
    — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Some cleaners can also dull floors or leave a hazy residue on the surface.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinguishable. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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