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also irresistable
as in overwhelming
impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness
The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible.
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Recent Examples of irresistible
Our strawberry dessert collection is packed with irresistible recipes that range from simple to sublime.
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Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
These are irresistible to smallmouth bass, big crappies, largemouths, and trout.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Historically, South America has proven irresistible to certain inhabitants of the northern hemisphere eager to escape the consequences of their terrible actions.
—David Futrelle, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
The orchestra is huge, the musical invention, irresistible, and the sheer scale of orchestral writing is downright heroic.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
These are irresistible to smallmouth bass, big crappies, largemouths, and trout.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Historically, South America has proven irresistible to certain inhabitants of the northern hemisphere eager to escape the consequences of their terrible actions.
—David Futrelle, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
The orchestra is huge, the musical invention, irresistible, and the sheer scale of orchestral writing is downright heroic.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for irresistible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
Adjective
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From there, experimenting with one new ingredient per week — farro, barley, artichokes — makes the transition feel manageable rather than overwhelming.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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The case exposes a flood of cheaply made, often fraudulent AI tracks on major streaming platforms, siphoning royalties, overwhelming detection systems and blurring the line between fan remix and scam.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Collaborating with the Centers for Disease and Control and the California Department of Public Health, county health officials are working with the above locations and agencies to identify potential close contacts who were exposed to measles during the infectious period.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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What else is going on A person with an infectious case of the measles likely visited San Francisco International Airport, a Bay Area county has warned.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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