1
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
Those twin acts of unequivocal support were taken too much for granted in their moments.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
There is also no escaping the unequivocal fact that Captain Marvel and She-Hulk were very clearly review bombed as part of a culture war movement.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Toucan barbets are the unequivocal stars of the show.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 3 Jan. 2025
Nevertheless, Zelenskyy has repeatedly stated that Ukraine needs unequivocal support from the U.S. alongside European guarantees.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
There is also no escaping the unequivocal fact that Captain Marvel and She-Hulk were very clearly review bombed as part of a culture war movement.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Toucan barbets are the unequivocal stars of the show.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 3 Jan. 2025
Nevertheless, Zelenskyy has repeatedly stated that Ukraine needs unequivocal support from the U.S. alongside European guarantees.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequivocal
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The near silences are fulsome: A light wind rustles a pine tree, and corn husks make that unmistakable scratching sound.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Jupiter and moons Then there's Jupiter — unmistakable with its silvery-white brilliance, though only one-tenth as bright as Venus.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Folks responding on Reddit overwhelmingly sided with the spouse who shared the story and many had explicit words for the OP's significant other.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Teaming must become more deliberate, more explicit, more clearly scaffolded and more deeply ingrained in the culture of the group.—
Jeffrey R. Wilson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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But just as the rise of AI will be obvious in the ads, the challenges facing the entertainment business will also be reflected.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Subway crime is an obsession of New Yorkers, for obvious reasons.—
Keith Gessen,
The New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, there are definite improvements that should be made to improve airline safety, according to experts interviewed by CNN’s Marnie Hunter and Julia Buckley.—
Harry Enten,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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Thinning blood and therefore making clots less likely is a definite pro for those who are at higher risk of cardiovascular issues.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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In 1994, the applied mathematician Peter Shor was inspired by a recent oracle result to develop a fast quantum algorithm for factoring large numbers—a task whose apparent difficulty underlies the cryptographic systems that keep our online data secure.—
Ben Brubaker,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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An unexpected blockbuster trade in the NBA involving five-time all star Luka Dončić and former NBA Finals champion Anthony Davis has sparked surprised reactions in players across the league — including Dončić's apparent new teammate LeBron James, per reports and plenty of in-game footage.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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The National Security Advisor also noted that no definitive timeline for the investigation's conclusion has been set.—
John Feng,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Mackie may now be the definitive superhero of the MCU, but the actor wants to conquer another realm: awards season.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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This camaraderie was evident watching the National Championships last weekend when Amber Glenn, who went on to win her second national championship, wished another skater good luck as that skater prepared to compete.—
Sarah Hughes,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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Terrill said proof of the Crown Point Schools competitive salaries was evident at the beginning of last school year when there were 12 openings for elementary teachers.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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And, as the name makes clear, the vehicle was designed with the express intent of setting new records for power consumption and range.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
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California law also protects student confidentiality by prohibiting school employees from notifying parents that their child uses a different name or pronouns at school without that student’s express consent.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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