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Recent Examples of irrepressible
Alysa Liu’s irrepressible exuberance on the ice will get a lot of play.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The story of slavery and its abolition is ultimately one of irrepressible human dignity.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
From start to finish, the 13-minute show bubbled with irrepressible energy, a celebration of human connections that transcended the sour headlines of the day.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Adam Lambert Standing on the smaller, rotating stage in the middle of the room, Lambert showcased how even with his irrepressible flair, his pure voice is the star.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The story of slavery and its abolition is ultimately one of irrepressible human dignity.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
From start to finish, the 13-minute show bubbled with irrepressible energy, a celebration of human connections that transcended the sour headlines of the day.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Adam Lambert Standing on the smaller, rotating stage in the middle of the room, Lambert showcased how even with his irrepressible flair, his pure voice is the star.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrepressible
Adjective
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Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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These caps could eliminate the secret runway to uncontrollable superhuman capabilities while still allowing beneficial AI development.—
J. Xavier Prochaska,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This coming-of-age comedy follows the exploits of 15-year-old Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), who deals with the emotional fallout of her father’s death while juggling school, a complicated relationship with her mother, and an obsessive crush on a classmate.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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And obsessive thinking can obscure your ability to see the big picture.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some young men say early exposure led to compulsive use, affecting relationships and daily life.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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But in recent years, researchers have homed in specifically on behaviors that indicate compulsive use of social media.—
Carmel Wroth,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Placental insufficiency, in which the organ fails to develop or function properly, is a leading cause of spontaneous preterm birth, experts say.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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That kind of flexibility leads to spontaneous nights where what started off as an intimate hang expands into an all-out party.—
Sammy Loren,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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But obsessional online culture has sought to answer questions of origin rather than waving them off.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Irrepressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrepressible. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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