IRREVOCABLE Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

irrevocable

adjective

Definition of irrevocable

as in irreversible

formal 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 buyer—identified in the document as Sunrise North LLC—gets an irrevocable power of attorney authorizing it to pursue claims in the athlete’s name, settle claims, amend claim forms and take other actions related to recovery. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026 One of the best and most devastating representations of irrevocable changes in family relationships. — Justine Bateman, SPIN, 8 June 2026 Friday is also the deadline for some potential candidates who hold public office to file their irrevocable resign-to-run paperwork to qualify for the seat. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 Ahead of the sale, Sotheby’s said on its website that the painting had both a guarantee and an irrevocable bid, both of which ensured that this work would be sold. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for irrevocable

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Adjective

This episode dramatizes the shock of experiencing something truly irreversible.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
Perhaps most importantly, this decision is largely irreversible.

— Pierluigi Oliverio, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of irreversible

Adjective

There are a lot of technologies vying for attention today, such as cellphones and gaming and lots of things, but there is something tangible about walking through a Disney park that is irreplaceable.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
The Bayeux Tapestry is a unique, irreplaceable national treasure that is fundamentally priceless and will never be sold on the open market.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of irreplaceable

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Newspaper cartoons portraying a grieving Sherlock Holmes capturedthe public’s sense of irreparable loss.

— Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Filed jointly with the WGA West and East branches, the guild’s suit claims the merger violates antitrust law and would inflict irreparable harm on industry scribes.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

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