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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
These are serious temples of pleasure, with irresistible aromas wafting out and window displays beckoning with equal measures of art and enticement.
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Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Delicious bits bathed in a sauce that’s infused with herbs, spices and more make these irresistible bites that would work well in any stir-fry — or simply warmed and dumped on rice.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
When cold bits of butter in cut biscuits hit a hot oven, the butter quickly turns to steam, creating little air pockets that push the dough upward and form those irresistible, flaky layers.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
In a world saturated with casual sneakers and impossible-to-walk-in platforms, there’s something irresistible and exciting about returning to footwear that prioritizes comfort without sacrificing charm.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
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Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Delicious bits bathed in a sauce that’s infused with herbs, spices and more make these irresistible bites that would work well in any stir-fry — or simply warmed and dumped on rice.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
When cold bits of butter in cut biscuits hit a hot oven, the butter quickly turns to steam, creating little air pockets that push the dough upward and form those irresistible, flaky layers.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
In a world saturated with casual sneakers and impossible-to-walk-in platforms, there’s something irresistible and exciting about returning to footwear that prioritizes comfort without sacrificing charm.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
Adjective
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Lizzo’s understanding of a litany of online phrases is coherent enough, albeit overwhelming to hear all in succession.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Since making her major-label debut in April 2024, eill has enthralled countless people with her unparalleled voice and her overwhelming musical sensibilities.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Watching golf bring people happiness brought him happiness, and that infectious personality was felt by everyone who met him.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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But blood centers have gotten much better at detecting the presence of infectious agents since pooling was last used.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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