as in irreversible
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not capable of being changed; impossible to revoke
She has made an irrevocable decision. an irrevocable change
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Recent Examples of irrevocable
His death drives an irrevocable wedge not only between Parthenope and Sandrino but also between her and her parents, who become consumed by anger and despair.
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Mike Miller, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
By the time Spencer arrives at the hospital, the decision is irrevocable.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
An irrevocable trust can save income or estate taxes or both.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
An irrevocable trust can’t be changed or revoked for the most part, though limited changes might be allowed.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Mike Miller, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
By the time Spencer arrives at the hospital, the decision is irrevocable.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
An irrevocable trust can save income or estate taxes or both.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
An irrevocable trust can’t be changed or revoked for the most part, though limited changes might be allowed.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
Adjective
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Pope Francis, 88, died Easter Monday of a stroke and irreversible heart failure following a lengthy bout of double pneumonia, the Vatican shared.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Always keep a copy of the original image to avoid any potential irreversible loss.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Well, somebody is going to have to replace the irreplaceable man one day.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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Consequently, the impact is felt in specific industries, locations, or households that face shortages, sometimes of necessary items, some of which are irreplaceable in the short term.—
Adam S. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The government's removal would result in irreparable harm including exposure to violence, persecution, and family separation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps the Administration will eventually lose in court, but the harm already done will be irreparable.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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