as in invisible
not perceptible by a sense or by the mind
a slight difference in hue between the two glasses that's imperceptible unless they're placed side by side
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Recent Examples of imperceptible
These are variations that might be imperceptible to the casual sushi eater but which can send a connoisseur into raptures.
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
These marks are imperceptible to the naked eye but can be detected with digital scanning equipment, including smartphones and machine vision cameras, providing a critical layer of authentication that is widely accessible and cost-effective.
—Judy Moon, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
As the doors parted and Brittany laid eyes on her man for the first time, an almost imperceptible shadow passed over her face.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
Subtle errors, camouflaged in labyrinthine webs of code, become imperceptible at the lightning speed of execution.
—Dr. Mithu Storoni, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
These marks are imperceptible to the naked eye but can be detected with digital scanning equipment, including smartphones and machine vision cameras, providing a critical layer of authentication that is widely accessible and cost-effective.
—Judy Moon, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
As the doors parted and Brittany laid eyes on her man for the first time, an almost imperceptible shadow passed over her face.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
Subtle errors, camouflaged in labyrinthine webs of code, become imperceptible at the lightning speed of execution.
—Dr. Mithu Storoni, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for imperceptible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperceptible
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Yet, beneath the cliché lies a fundamental truth: Culture is the invisible backbone of organizational success.Marius Ivanauskas, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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On a nearly invisible corner of 307th Street and 475th Avenue in the middle of Union County, South Dakota, where farmland hugs you from everywhere and the topography begins to roll, is the Nora Store.Angela George, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Introverts are also adept at spotting subtle cues and managing conflicts diplomatically.Vital Laptenok, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Queen Camilla often finds ways to include subtle sartorial statements into her wardrobe with significant pieces tethered to the past.Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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His charisma is indistinguishable from that of the orchestra itself.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Technology these days can make the voice of a scammer virtually indistinguishable from that of a loved one.Cicely Jones, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Imperceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperceptible. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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