as in invaluable
not capable of being substituted by another of the same type
That vase was an irreplaceable family heirloom.
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Appreciate the power of technology to enhance our lives, but also recognize the irreplaceable role of human agency, empathy, and critical thinking in shaping a just and sustainable future.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Not when his skill set is irreplaceable for his contract.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
Not only has Murphy steadily improved since initially signing a 2-year, $17.50 million deal with the Vikings on March 15, 2023, he’s blossomed into an irreplaceable player because of his versatility and his playmaking.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2025
The most successful communications teams create frameworks that define when to leverage AI and when human judgment is irreplaceable.
—Claire Vanessa Lim, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Not when his skill set is irreplaceable for his contract.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
Not only has Murphy steadily improved since initially signing a 2-year, $17.50 million deal with the Vikings on March 15, 2023, he’s blossomed into an irreplaceable player because of his versatility and his playmaking.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2025
The most successful communications teams create frameworks that define when to leverage AI and when human judgment is irreplaceable.
—Claire Vanessa Lim, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Irreplaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreplaceable. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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