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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
My recent foray into the irresistible world of bouche mordue actually started with my hair.
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Marie Lodi, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2025
Chopped pecans are sprinkled over the top, creating that irresistible sticky topping once the buns are baked and flipped.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Color experts regard the combination of analogous hues, whether expressed in green and purple interior design or purple flowers emerging from green foliage, as highly desirable both aesthetically and emotionally, creating a feeling of irresistible calm.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The fatigue sets in, your patience thins, and suddenly, the thought of heading home sounds irresistible.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irresistible
Marie Lodi, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2025
Chopped pecans are sprinkled over the top, creating that irresistible sticky topping once the buns are baked and flipped.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Color experts regard the combination of analogous hues, whether expressed in green and purple interior design or purple flowers emerging from green foliage, as highly desirable both aesthetically and emotionally, creating a feeling of irresistible calm.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The fatigue sets in, your patience thins, and suddenly, the thought of heading home sounds irresistible.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irresistible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
Adjective
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That belief is at odds with the overwhelming consensus of scientists and health experts, including Kennedy’s own Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC.—
Audrey Dutton,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some have lost a parent or guardian and suddenly must navigate a world that feels uncertain and overwhelming.—
Laura Rivera,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In a story that is sometimes outweighed by its tragic end, Selena y Los Dinos manages to radiate joy by showing Selena as a human being, vibrating with energy, determination, and an infectious sense of humor.—
Cat Cardenas,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Her infectious laugh regularly pierces the newsroom noise.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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