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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
For Henry, the role was an irresistible challenge, as his character, Ray, quickly finds himself in a dangerous web of crime and deception.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
In this recipe, they are combined with shredded Parmesan cheese and melted butter for a topping that’s so irresistible you’ll be tempted to eat it right out of the pan.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
No, the danger is what those charlatans exploit, namely our vulnerability to the narrative of natural healing, the irresistible allure of conquering cancer with a simple, intuitive approach that lies entirely within our power, no chemo or surgery required.
—Alan Levinovitz, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Keep an eye on your dogs, as these smells are strong for a few days after application and may prove to be irresistible to them.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
In this recipe, they are combined with shredded Parmesan cheese and melted butter for a topping that’s so irresistible you’ll be tempted to eat it right out of the pan.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
No, the danger is what those charlatans exploit, namely our vulnerability to the narrative of natural healing, the irresistible allure of conquering cancer with a simple, intuitive approach that lies entirely within our power, no chemo or surgery required.
—Alan Levinovitz, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Keep an eye on your dogs, as these smells are strong for a few days after application and may prove to be irresistible to them.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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