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
For fans of college sports, the good news is that nothing much will change, apart from the games becoming increasingly indistinguishable from minor league versions of the NBA and the NFL.
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Guy Lawson, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Without it, influence becomes indistinguishable from control.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
His version also amplifies the role of the human characters, whom the CIA had reportedly insisted be cut from Orwell’s fable (along with the book’s dark ending, in which the pigs, when corrupted by power, become indistinguishable from their human oppressors).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
Macron blocked his mouth with his hand, so his comment was indistinguishable, but Meloni reacted with a huge eye roll that quickly circulated in photos online.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 17 June 2025
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Guy Lawson, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Without it, influence becomes indistinguishable from control.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
His version also amplifies the role of the human characters, whom the CIA had reportedly insisted be cut from Orwell’s fable (along with the book’s dark ending, in which the pigs, when corrupted by power, become indistinguishable from their human oppressors).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
Macron blocked his mouth with his hand, so his comment was indistinguishable, but Meloni reacted with a huge eye roll that quickly circulated in photos online.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinguishable
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From Assumption To Alignment: The Power Of Agreements Turning expectations into agreements is about making the invisible visible.—
Carrie-Ann Barrow,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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For many Hoosiers, youth homelessness is an invisible issue.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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When asked about how Bader's addition will affect Kepler specifically, Dombrowski gave a vague response.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Don’t hide behind vague language or blame external factors entirely.—
Cody Slach,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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No two rooms are ever identical and each location is engrained in its individual neighborhood, with Blind Tiger being no different.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Recent studies show that unemployment rates for men aged 22 to 27 with or without college degrees are nearly identical.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
26 July 2025
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And to most of us, that lost time will be imperceptible.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
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This is a minute calculation that’s so small as to feel imperceptible and likely happens without much thought at all.—
Megan C. Reynolds,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Hill's faint whistling can be heard in the background, hinting that the time loop may be far from broken, and Hill may not be gone after all.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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My favorite hotel memory is: Waking up at Hotel Ritz to birdsong, sunlight, and the faint scent of fresh croissants — Parisian magic in every sense.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka now face 20 percent, down from the earlier 37 percent and 47 percent and now comparable to that for Vietnam’s 20 percent announced in July.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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While midsize data centers typically use 300,000 gallons daily, comparable to consumption by 1,000 households, large-scale facilities such as those recently built or planned in Texas can consume as much as 4.5 million gallons daily.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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The combination adds layers of flavor and a subtle edge, giving the salsa the same flavor profile as a spicy version without any burn.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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The wine exhibits a delicate mousse featuring citrus-lime zest, layered with brioche, pear, and subtle minerality.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Binoculars show it as a hazy spot of light, but its full splendor is revealed only through a large telescope.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 July 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed hazy skies and the smell of smoke across the region, attributing the conditions to smoke trapped in a sinking air mass above the Northeast.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinguishable. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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