IRREVOCABLE Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

irrevocable

adjective

Definition of irrevocable

as in irreversible

formal 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 Friday is also the deadline for some potential candidates who hold public office to file their irrevocable resign-to-run paperwork to qualify for the seat. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for irrevocable

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The second half follows the next generation of Buendías as progress and modernity reshape the town, sending Macondo on an irreversible path toward decline – and the fulfillment of its long-foretold curse.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 17 July 2026
That pressure can turn years of savings into an irreversible transfer.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of irreversible

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Adaptive reuse and contextual infill development have strengthened neighborhoods by preserving what is irreplaceable while allowing contemporary architecture to occupy sites that do not contain protected historic resources.

— Todd Baisch, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
The global air freight and logistics sector is anchored by a select group of powerhouse companies that command massive market cap values due to their irreplaceable global infrastructure—similar to the cargo ground transportation sector.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Definition of irreplaceable

Adjective

Adult moths lay eggs on fabric, and the larvae voraciously feed on the material, causing irreparable damage to textiles.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
The lawsuit states that Kuka has singlehandedly caused irreparable harm to Boca View by refusing to abide by Florida law and the association’s own bylaws in order to further her self-serving agenda.

— Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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