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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
The Kinnear Derby, as his family undoubtedly calls it after the chief executive’s switch to Everton, was irresistible to Sky Sports.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Hearts of Romaine Salad with Beets, Apples, and Blue Cheese Dressing
The flavor and texture combinations in this salad are irresistible.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
Blanks in the historical record such as these are irresistible to a novelist!
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
While your products may not be in a blind box, consider how to create an experience for your customers that makes capturing and sharing it on social media irresistible.
—Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Hearts of Romaine Salad with Beets, Apples, and Blue Cheese Dressing
The flavor and texture combinations in this salad are irresistible.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
Blanks in the historical record such as these are irresistible to a novelist!
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
While your products may not be in a blind box, consider how to create an experience for your customers that makes capturing and sharing it on social media irresistible.
—Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for irresistible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
Adjective
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Aside from Howard Hughes, Enzo Ferrari was Mann’s white whale: a fastidious man who was excellent at his job and attempted to bury—yet was consumed by—overwhelming emotional torment.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
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Indie Animation Finds Its Footing Despite the often overwhelming Hollywood presence, Annecy’s programming carved out space for independent, international and experimental work.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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State health officials estimated less than 1% of cases — fewer than 10 — are actively infectious.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Vega brought an infectious attitude to the team that finished the year 24-1 and wound up No. 1 in the nation in the MaxPreps rankings.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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