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 video from the 10th floor provides irrefutable evidence of what happens when government agencies operate without oversight.
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Murad Awawdeh, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
Anyway, with all of that irrefutable proof in hand, Trump urged the DOJ to target Obama.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
Sunday’s celebration over a second straight Stanley Cup is the irrefutable proof Zito was right to boldly change what had just won a Presidents’ Trophy — to fix what didn’t seem broken but was — and hire Maurice to shepherd that transformation.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
The former first lady’s irrefutable star power is also the exception: Since the late 2000s, Sherald has built her career by depicting everyday Black Americans, becoming a leader among a generation committed to representing those previously overlooked by our art institutions.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
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Murad Awawdeh, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
Anyway, with all of that irrefutable proof in hand, Trump urged the DOJ to target Obama.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
Sunday’s celebration over a second straight Stanley Cup is the irrefutable proof Zito was right to boldly change what had just won a Presidents’ Trophy — to fix what didn’t seem broken but was — and hire Maurice to shepherd that transformation.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
The former first lady’s irrefutable star power is also the exception: Since the late 2000s, Sherald has built her career by depicting everyday Black Americans, becoming a leader among a generation committed to representing those previously overlooked by our art institutions.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrefutable
Adjective
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The evidence is incontrovertible.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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This time, at least, the decision was incontrovertible by the letter of the law.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Crucially, the data is indisputable.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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While the town's change is indisputable—and some of this change isn’t great, including environmental destruction and the displacement of residents—there are a handful of properties along Tulum’s famed beach road that still do tourism right.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That Golden Quartet The chemistry between the four leads was undeniable — especially during those late-night kitchen table conversations, always over a generous slice of cheesecake.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That Kathy Bates won an Oscar for her performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery—and that the award remains the only Oscar any Stephen King adaptation has ever won—shows just how undeniable her performance was.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The findings were intriguing, but not conclusive.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Trans athletes and their advocates, meanwhile, say there is a lack of consistent, conclusive research to support this claim and argue trans people deserve the right to compete with their peers.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And yet there’s an unquestionable high-tech Zen verve to the space.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
2 Sep. 2025
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For decades, blue jeans have reigned as the unquestionable staple in wardrobes around the world.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the discouraging tendency these days to see everything through a political prism, the science itself is incontestable and apolitical: Climate change is caused by human activity, primarily the use fossil fuels, like coal, oil and gas.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Second, combining data from different IoT devices revealed incontestable details of Alex Murdaugh’s activities.—
David Sella-Villa,
The Conversation,
24 June 2025
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 16 Sep. 2025.
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