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
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest marks an irrevocable downturn in the royal family’s stature.
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Tim Stanley, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2026
The day before the killings, Wallace said, Keith Caneiro confronted his older brother about a bank account associated with an irrevocable trust that the younger sibling had established nearly two decades before.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Still, the company acknowledged that its stance is not irrevocable.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
In early December 2023, Rupert unilaterally altered the irrevocable family trust to install his son Lachlan as his successor.
—Gabriel Sherman, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026
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Tim Stanley, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2026
The day before the killings, Wallace said, Keith Caneiro confronted his older brother about a bank account associated with an irrevocable trust that the younger sibling had established nearly two decades before.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Still, the company acknowledged that its stance is not irrevocable.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
In early December 2023, Rupert unilaterally altered the irrevocable family trust to install his son Lachlan as his successor.
—Gabriel Sherman, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
Adjective
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Luna had what was meant to be a simple cosmetic procedure that ultimately caused irreversible medical damage.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Now, though, with the widespread circulation of magic manuals, grimoires, and related compendia—with the recording, on paper, of words, spells, histories, stories—witchcraft has taken an irreversible step into the exoteric realm.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What happened next turned a simple thrift store visit into a viral moment — and ultimately reunited a celebrated artist with irreplaceable family keepsakes.—
Ryan Brennan
April 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Just as Buffett saw Coca-Cola’s unmatched brand moat and pricing power as advantages that the market was temporarily mispricing, Ackman is betting that UMG’s enduring position in the music industry represents an irreplaceable investment that will reward patient capital.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Whether that attention is welcome is secondary to what appears to be a deep — and potentially irreparable — rift on the political right.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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The thing is, Ye’s words and actions the last few years have caused incalculable, irreparable damage.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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