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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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
There’s a connection between the name and the land itself that becomes almost indistinguishable.
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Corbin Reiff, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Rishi’s appetite for risk fuses with his job as a trader betting on the market; the two become one, the trader and gambler become indistinguishable, and their fate is decided by total chance.
—Zachary Siegel, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Snowshoe hares melt seamlessly into a wintry landscape, octopuses alter their skin color to match surrounding hues, and stick insects become indistinguishable from the twigs around them.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024
There’s so many different Churchills that a few are indistinguishable from W.C. Fields jugs.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep. 2024
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Corbin Reiff, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Rishi’s appetite for risk fuses with his job as a trader betting on the market; the two become one, the trader and gambler become indistinguishable, and their fate is decided by total chance.
—Zachary Siegel, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Snowshoe hares melt seamlessly into a wintry landscape, octopuses alter their skin color to match surrounding hues, and stick insects become indistinguishable from the twigs around them.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024
There’s so many different Churchills that a few are indistinguishable from W.C. Fields jugs.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinguishable
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These international icons, each with its own unique olfactory signatures, invite consumers on a sensory journey that intertwines scent with emotion, creating an invisible dream.WWD, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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In the end, the individual whom Standard Oil had banished to the invisible position of Vice President became quite the thorn for the oil company.John Tamny, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The particulars of what that process will look like—and how Trump plans to compel both Putin and Zelensky to participate—are vague enough to make the whole endeavor unimaginable.Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
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While details of such contracts are vague, they have been awarded to companies like Morsecorp, which is focused on autonomous vehicle technology, and a subsidiary of ASGN, a management and consulting company, to develop new AI prototypes.BYKali Hays, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Friday's narrow decision was identical to a preliminary vote Tuesday to move ahead with approving the curriculum.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Both teams had nearly identical stats at halftime: USC had slight edges in shooting and three-point percentage, turnovers, assists and rebounds, but a 28-point performance from USC’s bench — led by Terrance Williams II (and Wesley Yates III — carried the Trojans to a seven-point halftime lead.Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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These are variations that might be imperceptible to the casual sushi eater but which can send a connoisseur into raptures.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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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
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Angela allegedly complained of feeling faint and dizzy, and Craig took her to the hospital.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Supermoons can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than the faintest moon of the year.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Firstly, the company’s comparable sales were lower sequentially compared to a 21% growth in Q1 2024, 18% growth in Q2, and 16% in Q3.Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Best Buy now expects comparable, same-store sales to pull back by 2.5% to 3.5%, worse than a prior forecast.Brian Evans, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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The effect of these systems is subtle, as the driver should feel heroic, not overridden.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Google | 🌱💡 The tech company continues to roll out subtle but smart sustainability features across many of its platforms.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
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Though his time with his father ended at an age when memories are hazy for most, Sean’s recollections are unusually vivid.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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But whether Harris would wholeheartedly support natural gas, including critical pipeline infrastructure to transport that gas for power generation, home heating and export to U.S. allies, is still hazy.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinguishable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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