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
For example, establishing irrevocable trusts or employing charitable giving strategies can help minimize tax burdens.
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Cody Barbo, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Once a presidential pardon is finalized, it is widely considered legally irrevocable.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
All three paintings were secured by irrevocable bids.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Moving a team out of a World Cup host city could set Canadian soccer back in an irrevocable way.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Cody Barbo, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Once a presidential pardon is finalized, it is widely considered legally irrevocable.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
All three paintings were secured by irrevocable bids.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Moving a team out of a World Cup host city could set Canadian soccer back in an irrevocable way.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
Adjective
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Moreover, damage to the donor area can be irreversible.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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The disorder has long been considered irreversible.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The partnership is already supporting the protection of irreplaceable Connecticut landscapes.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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This blend not only future-proofs their careers, but also amplifies their irreplaceable human contribution.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, his critics attest that progress without values can cause irreparable damage to a culture—such as producing a product without much thought to the social or environmental impact.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The damage Trump has done to NATO is probably irreparable.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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