as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a glint in his eye that was an unmistakable expression of greed
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Recent Examples of unmistakable
Soon the air is thick with the unmistakable scent of hardwood smoke as the temperature holds steady at 225.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
With an unmistakable blast of orange exhaust, SpaceX fired up a Super Heavy booster that has already flown to the edge of space.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
Immediate Action Required: The urgency is unmistakable.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
His speech contained an unmistakable warning for Bolsonaro.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unmistakable
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
With an unmistakable blast of orange exhaust, SpaceX fired up a Super Heavy booster that has already flown to the edge of space.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
Immediate Action Required: The urgency is unmistakable.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
His speech contained an unmistakable warning for Bolsonaro.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unmistakable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmistakable
Adjective
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Hague lamented the rush to reach a deal in the absence of any obvious pressure on Russia but with an intense focus on obtaining for the U.S. the mineral wealth of Ukraine.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Still, Strider was frustrated for obvious reasons and searching for answers.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The state Department of Environmental Conservation and the city DEP both cited the MTA earlier this month when an apparent overflow in the depot’s sewage ejection pit ran off into nearby storm drains, spilling what DEC inspectors estimated to be 50 gallons of waste into the bay.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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What could draw such large predators to an apparent oceanic desert?—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Political representatives are sensitive to elections, as is evident in the close races in Florida on April 1.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The fact that Affleck and Lopez have been committed to staying close with each other’s kids has been evident since the early days of the divorce rumors.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Leaders must align their efforts but never relinquish their distinct accountabilities.—
Shivali Kukreja,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Harvard University’s endowment, worth $53.2 billion at the end of its 2024 fiscal year, for example, consists of roughly 14,600 distinct funds.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The series’ take on the subscription-service economy is clear from the first episode.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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The upside for high earners is clear: Fewer agents means fewer audits and reviews.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Opening a Swiss bank account is fairly straightforward but has to comply with strict U.S. disclosure laws.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Her journey so far on Season 27 of the series has not been straightforward.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Unmistakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmistakable. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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