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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 Kinnear Derby, as his family undoubtedly calls it after the chief executive’s switch to Everton, was irresistible to Sky Sports.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Hearts of Romaine Salad with Beets, Apples, and Blue Cheese Dressing
The flavor and texture combinations in this salad are irresistible.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
Blanks in the historical record such as these are irresistible to a novelist!
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
While your products may not be in a blind box, consider how to create an experience for your customers that makes capturing and sharing it on social media irresistible.
—Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Hearts of Romaine Salad with Beets, Apples, and Blue Cheese Dressing
The flavor and texture combinations in this salad are irresistible.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
Blanks in the historical record such as these are irresistible to a novelist!
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
While your products may not be in a blind box, consider how to create an experience for your customers that makes capturing and sharing it on social media irresistible.
—Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for irresistible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
Adjective
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So, for some, the idea of spending 8 hours in an office space was overwhelming and, in their mind, a massive waste of time.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The response to her viral TikTok has been overwhelming.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Powered by fireworks, genre-hopping hits and his genuinely infectious personality, Malone appears to have set a state record for the largest-grossing single-day event in Idaho history.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
25 June 2025
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From the thundering beats to the infectious energy of the crowd, every moment served as an in-your-face reminder that music shapes, inspires, and unites.—
Ali Lerman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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