as in irrefutable
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
incontrovertible facts that left the jury with no choice but to convict
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Recent Examples of incontrovertible
The evidence against the perpetrators was abundant and incontrovertible.
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
For Nikki, who died Monday at 81, our future depends upon our willingness to learn from everyday Black folks’ refusal to accept status-quo cruelties as incontrovertible realities.
—L. Lamar Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
However, despite challenges in implementation, the evidence is incontrovertible that AI investment is vital for future-proofing supply chains; these tools are the best bulwark currently available against geopolitical instability, climate change and industrial transformation.
—Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For decades, the technical difficulty of editing photographs and videos allowed them to be treated, by most people, as essentially incontrovertible.
—Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
For Nikki, who died Monday at 81, our future depends upon our willingness to learn from everyday Black folks’ refusal to accept status-quo cruelties as incontrovertible realities.
—L. Lamar Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
However, despite challenges in implementation, the evidence is incontrovertible that AI investment is vital for future-proofing supply chains; these tools are the best bulwark currently available against geopolitical instability, climate change and industrial transformation.
—Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For decades, the technical difficulty of editing photographs and videos allowed them to be treated, by most people, as essentially incontrovertible.
—Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontrovertible
Adjective
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Soulmates are a foundational idea in our romantic landscapes, but her logic is irrefutable.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
9 May 2025
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While these claims are not backed up by evidence, what is irrefutable is that Panama has a long history of Chinese culture within its borders, so much so that many consider dim sum a national tradition here.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 Apr. 2025
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What is indisputable, however, is that Trump relishes busting norms, expanding presidential power and signing dozens upon dozens of executive orders.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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One thing is indisputable: while America’s tastes may mature, diversify, and occasionally pivot, its craving for indulgent, convenient comfort food like chicken sandwiches is deeply embedded in the cultural and culinary fabric of the nation.—
Gary Occhiogrosso,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the personal drama between them was incontestable.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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But for me, the main question isn’t necessarily the badness of the situation, which is incontestable.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
15 Oct. 2024
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As an option, have a separate, conclusive AI to summarize everything and produce the final answers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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This observation provided the first conclusive evidence for the existence of the cosmic behemoth at the core of a galaxy.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Kelly’s impact on the Chicago Cubs through 30 games of the season is undeniable.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The benefits were undeniable: lower consumer prices, expanded product variety, and higher corporate profits.—
Jim Euchner,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The mistakes that have been made are unquestionable, but many feel a new owner would create more uncertainty.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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What’s unquestionable is his ability to create and make shots.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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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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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
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“Incontrovertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontrovertible. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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