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as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
few of the candidates have yet staked out unequivocal positions on the hot-button issues
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
the directions on the vial state in clear and unequivocal language that the drug should not be taken by pregnant women
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Recent Examples of unequivocal
Former Fox host Tucker Carlson, MAGA evangelist Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Sen. Rand Paul have all spoken out against unequivocal support for Israel’s actions.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
To vault themselves into unequivocal buyer territory would require a surge.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Myles Garrett – who plays for the Steelers’ AFC North rivals, the Cleveland Browns – was asked about Rodgers’ addition to the division on Tuesday and his answer was unequivocal.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
The Green Day singer has been raging against the policies of the 45th and now 47th president for years, and during the band’s first-ever set at the Download Festival in Donington Park in the U.K. on Friday (June 13), the singer lashed out at the U.S. president in unequivocal terms.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
To vault themselves into unequivocal buyer territory would require a surge.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Myles Garrett – who plays for the Steelers’ AFC North rivals, the Cleveland Browns – was asked about Rodgers’ addition to the division on Tuesday and his answer was unequivocal.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
The Green Day singer has been raging against the policies of the 45th and now 47th president for years, and during the band’s first-ever set at the Download Festival in Donington Park in the U.K. on Friday (June 13), the singer lashed out at the U.S. president in unequivocal terms.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequivocal
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Across 13 tracks, the Street Mob wunderkind turns his unmistakable vocal chops into the driving force behind his most adventurous album yet, stepping confidently into banda, rap, and trap without losing sight of his roots.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the short TikTok clip, Beau stares ahead, refusing to look at his owner, before glancing back with unmistakable judgment in his eyes.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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In moments of crisis or strategic recalibration, when explicit engagement may be too risky or politically untenable, conduct becomes the only available channel for credible signaling.—
Majeed Javdani,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Some Republicans want to move on punishing Vladimir Putin, with or without the president’s explicit backing.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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In particular, the lack of late-inning arms with bat-missing raw stuff stands out as an obvious weakness for the playoffs, as the Tigers’ bullpen has the AL’s lowest strikeout rate overall.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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The duty-free treatment of the past is on the verge of being replaced with a 50 percent punitive tariff — a shocking and destructive increase that serves no obvious purpose.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The city offers little in the way of culinary variety — a definite downside for food lovers seeking new and exciting options, according to the study.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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This in itself makes a refreshing change from the usual baffling Marvel McGuffin, and even though the outcome is wholly predictable, there’s a definite frisson in the sight of The Herald’s liquid-metal hand trying to snatch Sue’s baby from the womb.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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While the vehicle successfully reached the Earth's orbit, an apparent propellant leak caused a loss of altitude.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, obstacles, chief among them the Kings’ apparent commitment to patience and prudence, abound.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 July 2025
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According to the biography, Paltrow advised her team during moments of controversy that the brand’s goal was to spark thought-provoking conversations, not to offer definitive answers.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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And that's evident in 2007's Live Free or Die Hard, what with its cyber-terrorism plot and portrayal of McClane as a relic of another era.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This has been evident among a select council of customers representing European and North American SMEs who actively provide feedback on the user experience of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.—
Andrea Waisgluss,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Shuttles will be available at stations between Wellington and North Stations, with an express shuttle between the pair.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
28 July 2025
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Colorado and Montana require initial express consent to collect or use neural data and separate consent or the ability to opt out before disclosing that data to a third party.—
Kff Health News,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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