irreplaceable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- irreplaceably adverb
Etymology
Origin of irreplaceable
First recorded in 1800–10; ir- 2 + replaceable
Example Sentences
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San Francisco will have to continue filling in the gaps if it hopes to upset Seattle, though there may not be a more irreplaceable player on the team than Kittle.
His investment philosophy takes a long-term view by finding companies with sustainable moats that provide an irreplaceable service tied to high switching costs.
From Barron's
In the meantime, the Galaxy find themselves once again trying to replace the irreplaceable.
From Los Angeles Times
“This strategic acquisition significantly expands Ashkenazy’s presence in Beverly Hills and reinforces the firm’s focus on irreplaceable, best-in-class retail assets located in globally recognized luxury corridors,” the company said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
Thousands of victims are still in limbo, trying to rebuild their homes and reassemble their lives while managing the stress of displacement, the cost of starting over and the loss of irreplaceable keepsakes.
From Los Angeles Times
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