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Recent Examples of irrepressible
His trajectory is one of softening, from the swaggering knight of the opening to the irrepressible lover of the second act to his final physical debility.
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Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Between the comic relief of the Meeks-Martin twins, [Matthew] Lillard’s irrepressible energy, and the kinetic crew of new teens (including McKenna Grace, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, and Sam Rechner), there’s a levity that makes this movie wildly and unapologetically fun.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Alysa Liu’s irrepressible exuberance on the ice will get a lot of play.
—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
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Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Between the comic relief of the Meeks-Martin twins, [Matthew] Lillard’s irrepressible energy, and the kinetic crew of new teens (including McKenna Grace, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, and Sam Rechner), there’s a levity that makes this movie wildly and unapologetically fun.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Alysa Liu’s irrepressible exuberance on the ice will get a lot of play.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrepressible
Adjective
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Iran is an uncontrollable, radical country that spreads terror and mayhem throughout the Middle East and has continually threatened America.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The episode culminates with Vanessa dying in her hospital bed, sending Wilson into a fit of uncontrollable rage that ends with him strangling a man to death.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When the film opens, on April 24th, Jackson’s obsessive fans will have a chance to render their own verdict, and so will what remains of the moviegoing public.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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But Souled American’s music doesn’t feel labored-over or obsessive.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As a result, persons suffer from addictive, obsessive or compulsive behaviors.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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On top of physical and mental challenges, Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) can cause behavioral issues like compulsive behaviors and difficulty controlling emotions.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because your nature is bold and spontaneous, aim your confidence at one specific outcome.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Videos show people approaching the robot on city streets to shake hands, ask questions, and record interactions for social media, with these spontaneous encounters becoming central to its appeal.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 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 22 Apr. 2026.
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