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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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
And after nearly three decades of coexistence, connections between crime and opportunistic state actors deepened and became more widespread, in extreme cases producing Mafia states like Venezuela and Nicaragua, where criminal groups and governments became practically indistinguishable.
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Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2024
For 14 years, AB InBev’s engineers have worked here with the aim of creating a formula for zero-alcohol beers whose taste is virtually indistinguishable from alcoholic versions.
—Byvivienne Walt, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
His charisma is indistinguishable from that of the orchestra itself.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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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Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2024
For 14 years, AB InBev’s engineers have worked here with the aim of creating a formula for zero-alcohol beers whose taste is virtually indistinguishable from alcoholic versions.
—Byvivienne Walt, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
His charisma is indistinguishable from that of the orchestra itself.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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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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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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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Many in the country have not given up hope the stadium — widely reported to have cost around $500million (£398m), although precise figures are vague — will stage the tournament’s final.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Make your meetings tight and focused instead of sprawling and vague.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Her sisters, with their identical looks, would prank teachers by switching places.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Honda and Nissan on Tuesday issued identical statements saying no merger had been announced by either company.Reuters, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
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The key to achieve the color, however, is an imperceptible shade-match.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
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These changes to a piece’s pixels are imperceptible to humans, but reliably fool machines.Garrison Lovely, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024
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But when seen against the context of Wednesday’s market rout, the direction of those shifts also gives an indication, however faint, of the narrative animating the markets.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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The study team developed new technology that made visible the faint features that would otherwise be indistinguishable.Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The red-and-gold are in the middle of three football games in 11 days, a feat that might be comparable to the singer doing six shows in seven days in Los Angeles in August 2023.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, comparable yields of municipal bonds are currently and should remain, very attractive to investors.Kevin Mahn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The emphasis is on results that are subtle yet effective, ensuring that individuals look refreshed and youthful without appearing overdone.Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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While China remains outwardly sanguine on North Korea, subtle differences in their diplomatic relations this year may signal rising frustration with Kim Jong Un's deepening military cooperation with Russia.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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By the time authorities started asking questions days later, memories of partygoers were hazy.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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For instance, sky-gazers should avoid beaches where the skies tend to be hazy and instead find a mountaintop.Gina Park, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinguishable. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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