as in uncontrollable
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Recent Examples of irrepressible
All the more reason that this character, who, even in death, exerts a powerful grip over his followers and allies, should be played by an international star of irrepressible charisma—a quality with religious connotations—so that the very sight of him, however brief, inspires awe.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
The day Kahle shows me around the Internet Archive’s offices, the existential threat of all this litigation looms heavy, but his enthusiasm remains irrepressible.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
At first, Parini is at a loss to make sense of the wild, irrepressible Borges.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
Quiet and conservative, Parini — a 23-year-old student dreaming of becoming a writer — is at a loss to make sense of the wild, irrepressible Borges, then 70.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
The day Kahle shows me around the Internet Archive’s offices, the existential threat of all this litigation looms heavy, but his enthusiasm remains irrepressible.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
At first, Parini is at a loss to make sense of the wild, irrepressible Borges.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
Quiet and conservative, Parini — a 23-year-old student dreaming of becoming a writer — is at a loss to make sense of the wild, irrepressible Borges, then 70.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrepressible
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The other two children suffered similar abuses and suffered from a range of behavioral issues, including panic, fearfulness, injury, difficulty focusing, night terrors, and uncontrollable crying, the families allege.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Fear is what fuels any widespread panic, feeding off collective hysteria and growing into an uncontrollable monster.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
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In other words, if a team hones in on an almost obsessive drive to improve, the outcomes will take care of themselves.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2024
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This gloriously obsessive enterprise could only originate from the enthusiastic fervor of a fan — which Sean very much is.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The industry profits largely from compulsive bettors, with a small percentage of gamblers accounting for the majority of bets placed; and these new betting options are left entirely unregulated, despite many consumers lacking the financial education to appreciate the odds.Brian Curcio, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The key to Chucky's wild originality and compulsive watchability is Don Mancini, writer of the original Child's Play film, who's been involved with nearly every project in the extended cinematic universe.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Again, a sequel followed, with 2010's Little Fockers seeing Greg and wife Pam (Teri Polo) juggle looking after their five-year-old twins with a spontaneous visit from the in-laws.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Brands that simplify checkout by integrating flexible payment options, mobile-friendly interfaces, and quick-fill capabilities are able to capture these spontaneous purchases, driving up conversion rates and maximizing the impact of influencer campaigns.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Irrepressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrepressible. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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