as in incontrovertible
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
the irrefutable reply of "Because I like it!"
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Recent Examples of irrefutable
The partnerships showcases her irrefutable confidence and self-expression both on and off the court.
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Jaden Thompson, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
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
Still, these two clichés speak an irrefutable truth.
—Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Whether or not Marvel’s international markets ever acknowledge as much, by the time Agatha grips Rio’s neck like a lifeline, the irrefutable truth is that their relationship was — and remains — far from platonic.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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Jaden Thompson, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
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
Still, these two clichés speak an irrefutable truth.
—Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Whether or not Marvel’s international markets ever acknowledge as much, by the time Agatha grips Rio’s neck like a lifeline, the irrefutable truth is that their relationship was — and remains — far from platonic.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrefutable
Adjective
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According to incontrovertible evidence, the bombings were carried out by the Federal Security Service (FSB) precisely to bring Putin to power.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
15 May 2025
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The incontrovertible fact about obtaining a professional sports team is that cities have to pay to play.—
Letters to the editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One growing increasingly more indisputable as Claudia Pina dinks a curling effort in off Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton’s far post, putting Chelsea 3-0 down before half-time in their Champions League second-leg semi-final and the Stamford Bridge home crowd to a reality check no one wanted.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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With each passing year, the legacy Carey has crafted only becomes more indisputable.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While Clark’s impact on the WNBA’s recent business growth is undeniable, her role in collective bargaining negotiations is uncertain.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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Super Return 2025 conference in Berlin Jenni Reid BERLIN – At the world's largest gathering of private equity professionals, the buzz around opportunity in Europe is undeniable, in a sharp reversal of sentiment from this time last year.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s little conclusive evidence yet that creatine boosts cognition.—
Staff Author Published,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
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While some research in animals and human cells suggests glyphosate may cause DNA damage and atrazine could mess with hormones, there isn’t currently any conclusive evidence of harm in people based on how we’re being exposed (including in relation to cumulative risk).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The mistakes that have been made are unquestionable, but many feel a new owner would create more uncertainty.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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What’s unquestionable is his ability to create and make shots.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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“Irrefutable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrefutable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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