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
Some are even considering locking up their assets in various types of irrevocable trusts in advanced estate planning transactions without knowing what their exemption amount will be, which candidly is the current wise advice amongst the private wealth planning community.
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Darren T. Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Here’s how to stay ahead: Trusts And Legal Structures
Work with a knowledgeable professional to ensure your asset protection vehicles, such as irrevocable trusts or LLCs, are structured correctly to withstand regulatory scrutiny while achieving your protection goals.
—Blake Harris, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
An irrevocable trust can’t be changed or revoked for the most part, though limited changes might be allowed.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
But this unhappy, protracted breakup may have done irrevocable damage to his standing among Heat fans.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Darren T. Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Here’s how to stay ahead: Trusts And Legal Structures
Work with a knowledgeable professional to ensure your asset protection vehicles, such as irrevocable trusts or LLCs, are structured correctly to withstand regulatory scrutiny while achieving your protection goals.
—Blake Harris, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
An irrevocable trust can’t be changed or revoked for the most part, though limited changes might be allowed.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
But this unhappy, protracted breakup may have done irrevocable damage to his standing among Heat fans.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
Adjective
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The Japanese Foreign Ministry warned that the country has until about 2030 before the trend is irreversible.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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More important, economists say, the rise of free trade may be irreversible, its benefits so powerful that the rest of the world finds a way to keep the system going, even without its central player.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Privately, that stance has been echoed by several senior figures at St James’ Park, who agree with Howe’s assessment that Isak is irreplaceable.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Starlink is not irreplaceable, and an alternative command-and-control infrastructure can be built.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The groups also noted that the delay in funding could cause irreparable harm to the awardees, leading to the organizations going out of business.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Apr. 2025
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Legal experts said the crush of cases and their urgency resulted from Trump’s record-setting pace of actions that 39 judges in 11 districts ruled unlawful and likely to cause irreparable harm to the people targeted.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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