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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
Numinous plein-air compositions, showing the patients around the institution’s grounds, assert the irresistible force of nature.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Because Perez emerged as an irresistible force in more ways than one — including to managers trying to restrain themselves.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Very intriguing pop music with unique arrangements and irresistible hooks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
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 Mar. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Because Perez emerged as an irresistible force in more ways than one — including to managers trying to restrain themselves.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Very intriguing pop music with unique arrangements and irresistible hooks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
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 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for irresistible
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 6 Apr. 2026.
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