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
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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
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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Institutions: Value educators and recognize their irreplaceable role through supportive policies and better remuneration. Acceptance: Embrace that education is transforming.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Rangers, technicians, and scientists say these cuts will make the public lands more vulnerable to wildfires, hamper the ability to fight them with an overburdened firefighting workforce, and allow for mismanagement of irreplaceable natural resources.—
Dua Anjum,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2025.
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