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
And to him attention is indistinguishable from will because that ability to focus is the essence of will.
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Sean Illing, Vox, 1 Feb. 2025
This is because sexes that are indistinguishable seems to correlate with monogamy, and the Barbary macaques are the opposite of monogamous.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Can often write as well as humans, and can produce images and videos that look and feel indistinguishable from reality.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
Some are too bitter or earthy, while others are basically indistinguishable from fruit juices or sodas.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Jan. 2025
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Sean Illing, Vox, 1 Feb. 2025
This is because sexes that are indistinguishable seems to correlate with monogamy, and the Barbary macaques are the opposite of monogamous.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Can often write as well as humans, and can produce images and videos that look and feel indistinguishable from reality.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
Some are too bitter or earthy, while others are basically indistinguishable from fruit juices or sodas.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinguishable
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But there’s an art to crafting invisible unease — and in maintaining that sense of unease as our understanding (well, our wild suspicions) of Lumon Industries has changed over the course of the Apple TV+ series’ run.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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Employees lose an average of six and a half hours a week dealing with personal issues—an invisible drain on focus and productivity that amounts to nearly a fifth of their workweek.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Asking about frustrations in a broad, theoretical sense is too vague to elicit actionable insights.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The reference is vague and does not signal any specific American commitment to safeguarding Ukraine’s security.—
Andrew E. Kramer,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Holmes proposed an almost identical bill last year, but never called it for a committee hearing, saying her goal was merely to start discussions.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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After driving around for some time, the computer sorted itself out and reverted to 200-plus miles, easing my range anxiety. 2025 Ford Capri Interior Its interior is almost identical to the Explorer.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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While many skin scents hover close to the skin with a nearly imperceptible sillage, Snif’s is infused with powdery orris.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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According to Mohr, while the handoff between the electric motor and the combustion engine must be imperceptible, everything else must adhere to traditional Lamborghini DNA in terms of driving feel.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2025
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Her words hung in the air, jarring against the faint mariachi music coming through the patio speakers.—
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Anyone who’s watched baseball on television in recent years will be familiar with the faint, rectangular box that appears in front of the batter.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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Pew previously conducted two similar studies in 2007 and 2014 using a different methodology than the current study; some measures in the poll are not comparable to previous studies.—
Jennifer Agiesta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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That slightly positive metric ended eight consecutive quarters of comparable sales declines.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Soft and subtle raspberry aromas, as well as rich black cherries and beef jerky.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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These devices are more precise and subtle than old fashioned metal detectors, using specific sensitivity settings and artificial intelligence to detect hidden weapons as opposed to harmless items such as keys and phones, allowing people to enter facilities with very little delay.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Any taco pairs beautifully with our hazy pale ale, Warplanes.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Costumed performers parade past brick houses against hazy backdrops, the eyes of their masks seemingly lost in thought.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Indistinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinguishable. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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