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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
Brando has been long esteemed as America’s greatest, most influential actor and for Dillon, 61, bringing the late icon to life in one of his most iconic roles was irresistible.
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Ditto for Lilo & Stitch, about an irresistible dog-like alien named Stitch who befriends a lonely girl.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Newton’s jewels are alive with her mastery of design, composition, skillful use of materials, and an instinct for creating irresistible objects.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
But the founders’ understanding of human nature led them to create a system of government designed to constrain humankind’s irresistible lust for power by giving us three equal branches of government.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Ditto for Lilo & Stitch, about an irresistible dog-like alien named Stitch who befriends a lonely girl.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Newton’s jewels are alive with her mastery of design, composition, skillful use of materials, and an instinct for creating irresistible objects.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
But the founders’ understanding of human nature led them to create a system of government designed to constrain humankind’s irresistible lust for power by giving us three equal branches of government.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
Adjective
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Starting from zero can be overwhelming, but many of today’s top digital brands began with no funding, no audience and no fancy tools.—
Tony Pec,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Keeping the flow of her releases steady, but not overwhelming, has been instrumental in allowing Latto to maintain this sense of confidence and control.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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During a recent morning rehearsal the two laughed often and the result was infectious.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Being outdoors exposes them to several risks, including catching diseases such as herpes viral conjunctivitis, feline AIDS, leukemia, and infectious peritonitis, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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