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also irresistable
as in overwhelming
impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness
The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible.
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Recent Examples of irresistible
Your content should create an irresistible journey.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
March has come and gone, bringing a sense of renewal alongside a flurry of irresistible sales.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 7 Apr. 2025
Here’s a recipe for a swanky turkey and sausage meatloaf augmented with tasty sidekicks and stuffed with an irresistible filling.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025
The line had the Barbican audience whooping with irresistible, gleeful laughter.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
March has come and gone, bringing a sense of renewal alongside a flurry of irresistible sales.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 7 Apr. 2025
Here’s a recipe for a swanky turkey and sausage meatloaf augmented with tasty sidekicks and stuffed with an irresistible filling.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025
The line had the Barbican audience whooping with irresistible, gleeful laughter.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irresistible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
Adjective
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But this milestone doesn't have to be overwhelming or awkward.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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My colleagues are stumped as to the real reason why, as am I. This has been a hot topic in my field and the outpouring of outrage and kindness has been overwhelming.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Individuals are infectious four days prior to and four days after rash onset.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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Individuals are likely infectious four days prior to and after rash onset.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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