as in irrefutable
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
incontrovertible facts that left the jury with no choice but to convict
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Recent Examples of incontrovertible
The evidence against the perpetrators was abundant and incontrovertible.
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
For Nikki, who died Monday at 81, our future depends upon our willingness to learn from everyday Black folks’ refusal to accept status-quo cruelties as incontrovertible realities.
—L. Lamar Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
However, despite challenges in implementation, the evidence is incontrovertible that AI investment is vital for future-proofing supply chains; these tools are the best bulwark currently available against geopolitical instability, climate change and industrial transformation.
—Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For decades, the technical difficulty of editing photographs and videos allowed them to be treated, by most people, as essentially incontrovertible.
—Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
For Nikki, who died Monday at 81, our future depends upon our willingness to learn from everyday Black folks’ refusal to accept status-quo cruelties as incontrovertible realities.
—L. Lamar Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
However, despite challenges in implementation, the evidence is incontrovertible that AI investment is vital for future-proofing supply chains; these tools are the best bulwark currently available against geopolitical instability, climate change and industrial transformation.
—Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For decades, the technical difficulty of editing photographs and videos allowed them to be treated, by most people, as essentially incontrovertible.
—Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontrovertible
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While bottles will be popped and VIPs will battle their way once again to the front of the line at the legendary hotel, here’s irrefutable evidence that L.A.’s storied club kids have grown up: The second day of Beacher Fest 2025 is a wellness summit.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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Still, these two clichés speak an irrefutable truth.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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One thing is indisputable: while America’s tastes may mature, diversify, and occasionally pivot, its craving for indulgent, convenient comfort food like chicken sandwiches is deeply embedded in the cultural and culinary fabric of the nation.—
Gary Occhiogrosso,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The politicization of our military is now indisputable.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the personal drama between them was incontestable.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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But for me, the main question isn’t necessarily the badness of the situation, which is incontestable.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
15 Oct. 2024
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Estimates of people with other arrhythmias are less conclusive, but in general, people with arrhythmias are at higher risk of having heart attacks or strokes and dying early, Pell said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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While some studies have found potential associations—often at higher-than-recommended levels—experts caution that the evidence is mixed and not conclusive.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The turn's impact on WrestleMania is undeniable, transforming their match dynamic entirely.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The evidence is undeniable: pollution due to fashion is no longer hidden.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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What’s unquestionable is his ability to create and make shots.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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There was was no wind-gauge for that meet at Lake Minneola to certify the time but his speed is unquestionable.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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Lush greenery in wicker creates a cottage feel Wicker retaining walls add indubitable charm.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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The DeSantis announcement is an indubitable win for Musk.—
Scott Nover,
Quartz,
24 May 2023
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But the unarguable fact is that the federal government would be providing less money to pay for health care for the roughly 72 million Americans on Medicaid.—
Nicholas Kristof,
The Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, both of which had some unarguable successes and both of which ended with the Lakers losing to Denver in the playoffs.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2024
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“Incontrovertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontrovertible. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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