irreplaceable

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Recent Examples of irreplaceable Autocratic rulers need information to head off threats to their power; the CCP’s personnel file system, filled with information about the party’s cadres, is an irreplaceable channel of information for China’s rulers. — Andrew Mertha, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026 At its peak, the organization employed nearly 400 patroleos across several firehouses and saved tens of millions of dollars in property over the years, including over a thousand irreplaceable objects from a 1958 fire at the Museum of Modern Art. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 Dolly Parton was an extraordinary person and an irreplaceable champion of the working class. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Leaders must confront vast areas of human labor dedicated to repetitive tasks simply because no alternative existed, then separate the functions AI can absorb from those where human judgment remains irreplaceable. — Dave Wessinger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irreplaceable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreplaceable
Adjective
  • Paramount said his global leadership experience and commitment to innovation position him as an invaluable advisor in shaping Skydance’s strategic priorities.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Patients often have family members who are advocating on their behalf – and family support is invaluable.
    — Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Narrowing the spread also weakens the incentive to steer patients toward costlier drugs and to acquire physician practices and infusion clinics — the very behaviors that have made care more expensive.
    — Casey B. Mulligan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The problem is that these systems are slow, expensive and don’t scale.
    — Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Her career demonstrates extraordinary range, an exceptional level of acting and at the same time, a very special connection with audiences.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Nonetheless, the association of Nike with exceptional athletes remains a litmus test for relevance, consumer sentiment, and brand equity — all metrics Hill should be working toward as part of his ongoing brand turnaround.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Irreplaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreplaceable. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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