1
as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits
the indefinite vastness of the frozen tundra
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2
as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
an indefinite longing for something new and exciting in her life
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as in faint
not seen or understood clearly
through the dense fog we could just barely discern the indefinite form of another boat
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Recent Examples of indefinite
At the same time, Bryant says the Target boycott is moving to a Target blackout, which will be indefinite.
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The report cited the indefinite delay of the Siri upgrade as an example.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 19 May 2025
This is a non-immigrant visa that allows multiple entries and indefinite stays in the Philippines.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Also, by ensuring that college players can’t pursue long-term or indefinite careers in college football, the rules allegedly distinguish college sports as distinct from minor league sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 May 2025
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The report cited the indefinite delay of the Siri upgrade as an example.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 19 May 2025
This is a non-immigrant visa that allows multiple entries and indefinite stays in the Philippines.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Also, by ensuring that college players can’t pursue long-term or indefinite careers in college football, the rules allegedly distinguish college sports as distinct from minor league sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for indefinite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
Adjective
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There was a giant dump truck of Destiny 2: Edge of Fate information out this past week due to a large-scale creator event that produced an infinite number of YouTube videos on aspects of the new expansion.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Here, the body is the frame, which holds the infinite gestural archives within movement, while highlighting the female form as both the subject and the lens; the image and the image-maker.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Over time, however, the label lost credibility—undermined by vague accounting, low-quality offsets, and limited transparency.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As a result, the surface of the land and sea is an open book that anyone with an internet connection can read to the point where the embarrassing launch failure of a North Korean frigate is instantly world news instead of a vague rumor.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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Then came a ‘faint voice’ May 30, 2025 12:00 PM Read Next National Man vanished in remote national park 2 weeks ago, CO officials say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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The image also shows faint, ghostly rings around Uranus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Ovation Sparkling Wine – a full-bodied and rich sparkler with fresh notes of green apple on the nose followed by complex toasty notes, white peach, lemon meringue, a hint of salty stone, and endless streaming bubbles.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The exhibit is smartly centered on the endless interpretations of Spider-Man the Character who, despite being 64 years old, yet still a teenage spider, has remained remarkably mutable.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Your team will look to you for a sense of stability and purpose when things are unclear.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The politician's condition remains unclear after being shot by a 15-year-old sicario, or paid hitman, while delivering a speech to a small group of supporters in a park in the west of the capital.—
Alfie Pannell,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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Without a clear roadmap, friendship breakups often feel ambiguous, or sometimes lead to unnecessary hurt.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration’s April 22 news release contains some ambiguous language.—
Andrea Ruth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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