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
Ahead of the sale, Sotheby’s said on its website that the painting had both a guarantee and an irrevocable bid, both of which ensured that this work would be sold.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
Families can also create irrevocable trusts to remove countable assets towards Medicaid qualification, but remember, irrevocable trusts are usually unchangeable.
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Medora Lee,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Being a part of Infowars was not just a temporary sacrifice, but an irrevocable black mark on all of us, and according to Jones, working alongside him would forever stain our résumés and limit our prospects.
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Josh Owens,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
The board was initially created with an irrevocable trust with $130 million to cover operational costs for at least five years.
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Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
Families can also create irrevocable trusts to remove countable assets towards Medicaid qualification, but remember, irrevocable trusts are usually unchangeable.
—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Being a part of Infowars was not just a temporary sacrifice, but an irrevocable black mark on all of us, and according to Jones, working alongside him would forever stain our résumés and limit our prospects.
—
Josh Owens,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
The board was initially created with an irrevocable trust with $130 million to cover operational costs for at least five years.
—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
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Patients with incurable or irreversible conditions will no longer have to certify annually.
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Adding a requirement for explicit user confirmation when sensitive or irreversible actions are about to be taken.
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Both describe creativity as an irreplaceable skill in the age of AI.
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That is irreplaceable human work.
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The judge found the department overstepped its authority by adding criteria not specified by Congress, agreeing the rule would cause irreparable harm.
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Plus, dust will collect if they’ve been forgotten about, causing irreparable damage.
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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