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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 midrange desktop entry for Dell's Alienware gaming line got a visual refresh in 2025, and being able to snag $400 off retail makes this an absolutely irresistible pick.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But there’s an irresistible spirit of youthful exuberance underpinning it all.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
This spring, my cart’s fully loaded at Free People, complete with lightweight layers, floral dresses, denim staples, and a few irresistible accessories.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Tender broccoli, chicken, and bacon mingle in a creamy ranch sauce, baked with melty cheese until golden and irresistible.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But there’s an irresistible spirit of youthful exuberance underpinning it all.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
This spring, my cart’s fully loaded at Free People, complete with lightweight layers, floral dresses, denim staples, and a few irresistible accessories.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Tender broccoli, chicken, and bacon mingle in a creamy ranch sauce, baked with melty cheese until golden and irresistible.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
Adjective
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In its final form, though, the change — 8 to 10 feet closer in the corners with the gaps tapering toward a still 410-foot centerfield — certainly doesn’t appear overwhelming.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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In improving to 35-3, South Carolina’s 6-foot-3 All-American Joyce Edwards scored 24 points and had 12 rebounds, nine on the offensive glass in overwhelming TCU.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Resort manager Puspa, born in a small village on the east of Bali, can tell you everything there is to know about the local traditions, while farm manager Wayan’s passion for sustainable agriculture is infectious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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That said, whole-virus vaccines can cause more unpleasant side effects, and in rare cases, weakened live pathogens can redevelop infectious capability.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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