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
This spring, manager Dave Roberts offered an unequivocal vote of confidence.
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Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Our answer, together, is unequivocal.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
But if a blood relation is mixed up with drug dealers, murderers, and terrorists, why doesn't a man in Jackson's position put an unequivocal distance between them?
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
In Brewster County, home to Big Bend, residents have been unequivocal in their opposition to a wall, County Judge Greg Henington said.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Our answer, together, is unequivocal.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
But if a blood relation is mixed up with drug dealers, murderers, and terrorists, why doesn't a man in Jackson's position put an unequivocal distance between them?
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
In Brewster County, home to Big Bend, residents have been unequivocal in their opposition to a wall, County Judge Greg Henington said.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequivocal
Adjective
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Bunbury’s unmistakable voice weaves through a tapestry of blues, country, and rock, anchored by a nostalgic guitar that evokes both longing and resolve.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the glass, the results are unmistakable.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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Neither incumbent Campos nor court documents mentioned any criminal or civil cases in Ruiz’s record, nor were there explicit claims of Ruiz lying about his voter registration, voting history, or other candidate background information.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The packets sent last month offered no explicit indication of the anonymous sender’s intent.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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There was no obvious precipitating event, but the encroachment of Grok seemed foreboding.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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What is obvious is the Dolphins aren’t going the Wizards route.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The France international has definite star potential at this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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And one definite area is off of Shopton Road in Steele Creek.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Parker was the second person to die in sheriff’s custody this year, and the first apparent suicide in more than two years.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The influence is apparent even among non-evangelicals.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Simply put, our definitive guide is not only good for your complexion, but also your wallet.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The full saga was completed and released as a definitive edition in 2024 through Syzygy Publishing, the independent imprint founded by veteran editor, writer and publisher Chris Ryall.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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In practice, that misalignment is most evident at the factory level.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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One place this shift is particularly evident is in theatrical gender play—specifically, in the significant number of women who played men’s roles on the nineteenth-century stage.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
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In New York and California, state laws clearly forbid the commercial use of a person’s name and likeness without express permission.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
12 Mar. 2026
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In January, China Railway Urumqi Group launched the country’s first express freight train service for cotton.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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