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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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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Goldstein had to show, among other things, a substantial likelihood of success on the merits and a substantial threat of irreparable injury (meaning the kind of injury monetary damages can’t remedy).—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The ruling came in a challenge filed by several refugee resettlement organizations whose lawsuit earlier this month argued that President Donald Trump's indefinite suspension of the U.S. refugee program was unlawful and causing irreparable harm.—
Chris Kenning,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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