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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
But behind the flashy banners and irresistible prices lies a fascinating story.
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Oyku Ilgar, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
There, you’ll be surrounded by vineyards and can take part in that irresistible harvest tradition: stomping the grapes, accompanied by traditional folk musicians.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 30 June 2025
If strategists in Washington and Tel Aviv had calculated that airstrikes would put irresistible pressure on the authorities, some Iranian analysts say that nationalist sentiment has risen notably in recent days.
—Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 23 June 2025
For many, that sense of centrality proved irresistible.
—Pete McKenzie, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Oyku Ilgar, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
There, you’ll be surrounded by vineyards and can take part in that irresistible harvest tradition: stomping the grapes, accompanied by traditional folk musicians.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 30 June 2025
If strategists in Washington and Tel Aviv had calculated that airstrikes would put irresistible pressure on the authorities, some Iranian analysts say that nationalist sentiment has risen notably in recent days.
—Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 23 June 2025
For many, that sense of centrality proved irresistible.
—Pete McKenzie, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
Adjective
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The restaurant offers a menu that strikes the perfect balance of enough variety without being overwhelming.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The weather service also issued a flood advisory for Edwards and Real counties until 2:30 p.m., citing minor flooding in low-lying areas with poor drainage and water overwhelming roadways.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Highlife arose in the Fante coast of Ghana in the 19th century, where natives curated infectious polyrhythms through primarily brass instruments, local drums, guitars, the Akan Seprewa—some which derived from Caribbean soldiers and British military brass bands.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The rate of spread would be different based on how infectious the disease is and the effectiveness of the vaccine, as well as the vaccination rates.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
10 July 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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