indistinguishable
adjective
in·dis·tin·guish·able
ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl 
-ˈstiŋ-wi-
: not distinguishable: such as
a
: lacking identifying or individualizing qualities
seemingly indistinguishable alternatives
The copy is practically indistinguishable from the original.
b
: not clearly recognizable or understandable
indistinguishable differences
c
: indeterminate in shape or structure
indistinguishable forms in the mist
Examples of indistinguishable in a Sentence
indistinguishable differences that can be measured only electronically
indistinguishable shapes in the fog
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The ones who ultimately were admitted were virtually indistinguishable from the ones who weren’t, meaning that the first group’s superior career performance was almost certainly caused by attending the more selective school.
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Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
The days filed by, one largely indistinguishable from the next.
—Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The effects added even more variety to the light and texture of the dense foliage and rocks, making the depicted landscape indistinguishable from real-world photography.
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The fresh precipitation had rendered the thin roads above Lake Tahoe almost indistinguishable from the frosted forests around them.
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Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
The days filed by, one largely indistinguishable from the next.
—Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The effects added even more variety to the light and texture of the dense foliage and rocks, making the depicted landscape indistinguishable from real-world photography.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The fresh precipitation had rendered the thin roads above Lake Tahoe almost indistinguishable from the frosted forests around them.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indistinguishable
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indistinguishable. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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indistinguishable
adjective
in·dis·tin·guish·able
ˌin-dis-ˈtiŋ-gwish-ə-bəl
: impossible to distinguish clearly
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