as in uncontrollable
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Recent Examples of irrepressible
Gaga treated the irrepressible medium of dance pop as a jet pack to send herself, like a curious astronaut, to the outer edges of fame.
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Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Our irrepressible fixation with celebrity, even at its most toxic, would have been an interesting conceit for Opus, the feature debut from writer-director Mark Anthony Green.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
Every lifestyle guru worth watching has some uniquely irrepressible quality, from the Martha-like obsessiveness with which Gwyneth approaches wellness to Oprah’s talent for penetrating conversation.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Charlotte will get to experience the irrepressible Dolly Parton's latest project later this year.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Our irrepressible fixation with celebrity, even at its most toxic, would have been an interesting conceit for Opus, the feature debut from writer-director Mark Anthony Green.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
Every lifestyle guru worth watching has some uniquely irrepressible quality, from the Martha-like obsessiveness with which Gwyneth approaches wellness to Oprah’s talent for penetrating conversation.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Charlotte will get to experience the irrepressible Dolly Parton's latest project later this year.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrepressible
Adjective
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Some means to understand things that are uncontrollable.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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By systematically reviewing and understanding the distinction between controllable and uncontrollable factors, informed decisions that align with financial goals can be made, setting the stage for the future.—
Ira Walker,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The chef, Travis Lett, was obsessive about nearly everything—produce, sourcing, seasonality, herbs, spices, the chewiness of a hunk of sourdough or a pizza crust—and this obsessiveness resulted in a restaurant that was more or less flawless.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2025
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According to those close to Selena, Saldívar began to show obsessive behavior.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But many therapists who work with those struggling with gambling point out a need for specialized treatment that differs from treating other kinds of compulsive behavior.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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One such study from the NIAAA in 2013 supports this idea, as researchers argued at the time that compulsive alcohol use can quickly progress to alcohol dependence.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Emerging from the city's urban landscape, his art is characterized by spontaneous compositions of pattern and form, often evolving through layers of spray paint, ink, and acrylic.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Both edibles offer fresh garnishes for daily use or spontaneous hosting.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Irrepressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrepressible. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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