IRREPLACEABLE Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

irreplaceable

adjective

Definition of irreplaceable

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 For someone like my mom, who can’t see well without her prescription glasses, a case like this is essential for preventing damage to irreplaceable eyewear. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 Adaptive reuse and contextual infill development have strengthened neighborhoods by preserving what is irreplaceable while allowing contemporary architecture to occupy sites that do not contain protected historic resources. — Todd Baisch, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 The global air freight and logistics sector is anchored by a select group of powerhouse companies that command massive market cap values due to their irreplaceable global infrastructure—similar to the cargo ground transportation sector. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 Montana was irreplaceable and the band wisely called it a day. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for irreplaceable

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His extensive experience, competitive spirit, and respected voice are invaluable in the clubhouse.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
His experience and ability to operate at both centre-back and right-back were deemed invaluable.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of invaluable

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Sharif said Noreen displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty by risking her life to save the newborn moments before the nursery burned down.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Founders who recently had one exceptional year sometimes assume that year represents their new baseline, when a buyer will more likely average the last three years, or discount the outlier entirely.

— Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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