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Recent Examples of irrepressible
Alysa Liu’s irrepressible exuberance on the ice will get a lot of play.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The story of slavery and its abolition is ultimately one of irrepressible human dignity.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
From start to finish, the 13-minute show bubbled with irrepressible energy, a celebration of human connections that transcended the sour headlines of the day.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Adam Lambert Standing on the smaller, rotating stage in the middle of the room, Lambert showcased how even with his irrepressible flair, his pure voice is the star.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The story of slavery and its abolition is ultimately one of irrepressible human dignity.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
From start to finish, the 13-minute show bubbled with irrepressible energy, a celebration of human connections that transcended the sour headlines of the day.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Adam Lambert Standing on the smaller, rotating stage in the middle of the room, Lambert showcased how even with his irrepressible flair, his pure voice is the star.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrepressible
Adjective
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Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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These caps could eliminate the secret runway to uncontrollable superhuman capabilities while still allowing beneficial AI development.—
J. Xavier Prochaska,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This coming-of-age comedy follows the exploits of 15-year-old Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), who deals with the emotional fallout of her father’s death while juggling school, a complicated relationship with her mother, and an obsessive crush on a classmate.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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And obsessive thinking can obscure your ability to see the big picture.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Viewers follow this meagre trail methodically, greedily, with heads down, driven by compulsive curiosity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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The suit argues that the gambling apps are designed to encourage compulsive use, including by targeting users with personalized bonuses and urging them to keep betting.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Street artists and fortune-tellers set up here daily, creating a scene that feels spontaneous every time.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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With Venus and Uranus entering Gemini in your curious third house on April 24 and 25, sparks could fly through conversation, texts or spontaneous encounters.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But obsessional online culture has sought to answer questions of origin rather than waving them off.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Irrepressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrepressible. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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