indelible
adjective
in·del·i·ble
in-ˈde-lə-bəl 
1
a
: that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
b
: making marks that cannot easily be removed
an indelible pencil
2
a
: lasting
indelible memories
b
: unforgettable, memorable
an indelible performance
Examples of indelible in a Sentence
But the most indelible evening of the rebellion for me was the night I had first got beaten.
—
Amiri Baraka, The Autobiography of Leroi Jones, 1984
All wars change society and hence leave an indelible imprint on literary culture.
—Michiko Kakutani, New York Times Book Review, 15 Apr. 1984
The illustrator of children's books surpasses other artists in the impressionability of his audience; it is beyond calculation, no doubt, what touches will produce an indelible effect, when the receiving surface of a child's psyche is so soft and mysteriously laden and momentous with its own raw energy.
—John Updike, New York Times Book Review, 4 Dec. 1983
winning the state basketball championship was our team's most indelible experience
Amiri Baraka, The Autobiography of Leroi Jones, 1984
All wars change society and hence leave an indelible imprint on literary culture.
—Michiko Kakutani, New York Times Book Review, 15 Apr. 1984
The illustrator of children's books surpasses other artists in the impressionability of his audience; it is beyond calculation, no doubt, what touches will produce an indelible effect, when the receiving surface of a child's psyche is so soft and mysteriously laden and momentous with its own raw energy.
—John Updike, New York Times Book Review, 4 Dec. 1983
winning the state basketball championship was our team's most indelible experience
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—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The Mookie Betts trade has company, with the Red Sox’s stunner trade to deal Rafael Devers to the Giants on Sunday immediately drawing comparisons and flashbacks to Betts’ move to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020 that has left an indelible mark on both franchises.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 16 June 2025
This award was created in honor of Oliver Jones, a Montréal jazz icon who has left an indelible mark on the history of the festival.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 June 2025
As for seeing someone through fresh eyes, or an indelible image of their likeness?
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The Mookie Betts trade has company, with the Red Sox’s stunner trade to deal Rafael Devers to the Giants on Sunday immediately drawing comparisons and flashbacks to Betts’ move to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020 that has left an indelible mark on both franchises.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 16 June 2025
This award was created in honor of Oliver Jones, a Montréal jazz icon who has left an indelible mark on the history of the festival.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 June 2025
As for seeing someone through fresh eyes, or an indelible image of their likeness?
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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“Indelible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indelible. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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indelible
adjective
in·del·i·ble
in-ˈdel-ə-bəl
1
: impossible to erase, remove, or blot out
an indelible impression
2
: making or leaving marks not easily erased
an indelible pencil
indelible ink
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