irrepressible

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Recent Examples of irrepressible The irrepressible Albiceleste overcame a 1-0 deficit against England in Wednesday’s semifinal, equalizing in the 85th minute and knocking in a go-ahead goal in extra time to send Argentina to its second consecutive World Cup final. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 As one of the first mainstream bands with a diverse mix of Black, white, male, and female musicians and a unique fusion of R&B and psychedelic rock, Sly and the Family Stone became an irrepressible force. Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 July 2026 In the period immediately preceding the war, Reynolds shows us, people on both sides almost instinctively reached for this conceit to explain the irrepressible conflict. James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 Adam Weiner, leader of the acclaimed and irrepressible band Low Cut Connie, is a force of nature who never seems to be light on releases, road dates or enthusiasm. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for irrepressible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrepressible
Adjective
  • The gist is to live only in the present, not revel in previous success nor wallow in failure, and not to be concerned with what uncontrollable things could happen next.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Officers testified that Miller was resisting arrest and uncontrollable.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • But Lust’s Giacomettis represent the tip of the iceberg of this obsessive collector.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Williams made sure to credit the Valkyries’ obsessive commitment to spacing on Wednesday.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Pillemer, who describes himself as a compulsive worrier, has turned that advice into a practice of his own.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For some, abstaining from alcohol can subsequently increase compulsive drinking.
    Marie Doyle, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • That's particularly relevant for Americans accustomed to booking spontaneous Europe trips.
    Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 5th House of Creativity and Play, bringing a spontaneous idea, romantic spark, or change in personal plans.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Audiences may get hooked, mirroring the obsessional quality of true lizard people.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
  • 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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