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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
At the base, notes of spicy vanilla add an irresistible, silky warmth—think cashmere dipped in spices.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
And while politicians know that there are costs to besieging an independent central bank – financial markets may react negatively or inflation may flare up – short-term control of a powerful policy tool can prove irresistible.
—Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Then, the sweet sandwich is pressed together, panini style, to create a warm and irresistible dessert.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The combination has proven particularly irresistible for streaming audiences, with the song debuting atop the Streaming Songs chart this week.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
And while politicians know that there are costs to besieging an independent central bank – financial markets may react negatively or inflation may flare up – short-term control of a powerful policy tool can prove irresistible.
—Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Then, the sweet sandwich is pressed together, panini style, to create a warm and irresistible dessert.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The combination has proven particularly irresistible for streaming audiences, with the song debuting atop the Streaming Songs chart this week.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
Adjective
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This series seems increasingly overwhelming for the Warriors’ supporting cast, and increasingly heavy for their stars.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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It’s been so overwhelming and uplifting and magical.—
Ayan Artan,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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There can be people that are infectious that don’t even know it.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
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State health officials estimated about 1% of cases — fewer than 10 — are actively infectious.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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