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
The white glove sale, which accepted cryptocurrency payments, yielded $9.2 million; all the works had guarantees and six had irrevocable bids.
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Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Rupert Murdoch, who effectively controls Fox through an irrevocable family trust, has been trying to amend that trust to give his son (and Fox CEO) Lachlan Murdoch control.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
For example, establishing irrevocable trusts or employing charitable giving strategies can help minimize tax burdens.
—Cody Barbo, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Once a presidential pardon is finalized, it is widely considered legally irrevocable.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Rupert Murdoch, who effectively controls Fox through an irrevocable family trust, has been trying to amend that trust to give his son (and Fox CEO) Lachlan Murdoch control.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
For example, establishing irrevocable trusts or employing charitable giving strategies can help minimize tax burdens.
—Cody Barbo, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Once a presidential pardon is finalized, it is widely considered legally irrevocable.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
Adjective
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When other causes of hair loss lead to scarring, such as certain types of alopecia, that's often irreversible.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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As the conversation wraps up, Lough acknowledges that while the damage already done may be irreversible, there is still a chance to shift towards a more sustainable future.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
19 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
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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 24 Mar. 2025.
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