indelible

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But his creation left an indelible mark on American culture—thanks to its iconic role as the time machine in “Back to the Future.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

What makes the character indelible is the ghoulish heavy makeup, a bright red wig with tiny bangs, and oversized tinted sunglasses -- a cartoonish look that has gone viral.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

You have Arkapaw’s dynamic use of the 65-pound Imax camera and the indelible surreal musical scene in the juke joint.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The death was confirmed by Fred Dekker, director of “The Monster Squad,” who wrote on Facebook, “Tom’s indelible performance as Frankenstein ... is a highlight of my modest filmography.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Back at the house, when the youngest tried to clean his forehead, he discovered that the mark was indelible and so were those of his brothers.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez