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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
Gail Daughtry, which had a working title of I’ll Take the Hamm, proved an irresistible opportunity for the Emmy winner.
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
In an era where GLP-1 drugs are increasingly framed as a get-skinny-quick scheme—one many find irresistible despite mounting concerns about long-term effects—the return of cigarettes feels less accidental.
—Gabriella Onessimo, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Tove wants to depict the intensity of having a body—a violent, irresistible reality that breaks down the boundaries between living things.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
With a fabric blend of polyester, modal, and elastane, the pants have a smooth, peach-fuzz texture that’s irresistible to touch 24/7.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
In an era where GLP-1 drugs are increasingly framed as a get-skinny-quick scheme—one many find irresistible despite mounting concerns about long-term effects—the return of cigarettes feels less accidental.
—Gabriella Onessimo, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Tove wants to depict the intensity of having a body—a violent, irresistible reality that breaks down the boundaries between living things.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
With a fabric blend of polyester, modal, and elastane, the pants have a smooth, peach-fuzz texture that’s irresistible to touch 24/7.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
Adjective
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When humans encounter something overwhelming, whether trauma or transcendence, the nervous system goes into high arousal.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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But like any good rave set, moments of rest punctuate an otherwise overwhelming display of speed and excess.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Raimi, in his first foray into horror since 2009’s Drag Me to Hell, attacks the material with a joyous ferocity that proves infectious.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Driven by salsa’s infectious rhythms and reimagined through a modern lens, the song — which bridges generations and honors tradition — laces Fonsi’s soaring vocals with Feid’s smooth, melodic voice.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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