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
An irrevocable trust cannot be altered after creation, which ensures tax efficiency and liability protection.
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Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The other thing to keep in mind is that a license, by its nature, can be revoked (though there are irrevocable licenses).
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
An irrevocable trust can save income or estate taxes or both.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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.
—Mike Miller, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The other thing to keep in mind is that a license, by its nature, can be revoked (though there are irrevocable licenses).
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
An irrevocable trust can save income or estate taxes or both.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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.
—Mike Miller, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
Adjective
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His cause of death was listed as a stroke followed by irreversible cardiac arrest.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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The plaintiffs alleged that water was improperly treated and caused irreversible damage to copper pipes.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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This is a moment that demands clarity and resolve around the irreplaceable value of human presence.—
Kim Samuel,
Time,
14 May 2025
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The challenge before us is to harness AI’s power without sacrificing the irreplaceable value of human creativity.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The groups are asking the human rights commission to order precautionary measures, basically an emergency action to prevent irreparable harm.—
Marcos Alemán,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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The loss of a Soldier is always an irreparable tragedy.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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