1
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a clear-cut case of plagiarism that resulted in her immediate dismissal
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
clear-cut instructions that even an idiot should be able to follow
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Recent Examples of clear-cut
With fewer play calls from the sideline and no clear-cut No. 1 scoring option — especially with guard Tyler Herro (ankle surgery) sidelined for at least the first month — the Heat has to figure out where the ball should go each possession.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Ahead of the trade deadline, there is one clear-cut option that the Chiefs should pursue.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
But when a patient has autism or IDD and presents with a medical condition that may be less clear-cut, those same standards of care too often are lacking.
—Maura Sullivan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Well, the results were the same (a 7-4 loss to Columbus), but that doesn’t mean the Wild need to worry about their clear-cut No. 1.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Ahead of the trade deadline, there is one clear-cut option that the Chiefs should pursue.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
But when a patient has autism or IDD and presents with a medical condition that may be less clear-cut, those same standards of care too often are lacking.
—Maura Sullivan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Well, the results were the same (a 7-4 loss to Columbus), but that doesn’t mean the Wild need to worry about their clear-cut No. 1.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-cut
Adjective
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The single-minded obsession with Mamdani’s talk of affordability, while convenient for the mayor-elect and a vital part of his appeal, also misses an obvious point.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Could the Cavs tinker just a little more to take advantage of his efficiency and obvious talent, even when everyone else is healthy?—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Not in any explicit way—my father wasn’t the cranky, alcoholic ex-minor league baseball player who drove around Los Angeles with his pool cleaning equipment in the back of his Cadillac convertible played by Matthau.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a robot like Shakey, the map is explicit.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Prince Harry apologized for his apparent support of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2025 World Series.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Watson, in an apparent spur-of-the-moment remark, announced that the project would devote 3 to 5 percent of its budget to the study of bioethics.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Because to me, things like nullify and void have definite meanings.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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But experts suggest holding off on seeing melatonin as a definite danger.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Over time, the bird became woven into Thanksgiving tradition and ultimately became the unmistakable symbol of the holiday.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The song became a global feminist anthem, and the video a touchstone for her unmistakable style.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Anybody making a definitive call on McCarthy’s trajectory is missing the boat on the sample necessary to make those kinds of judgments.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The two men went on to co-author a definitive 1,500-page textbook on SAT.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Hours before kickoff on Monday, the three-time NFL defensive player of the clear sent a clear plea to YouTube TV and ESPN.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Nowhere was that clearer than in midfield, where the complementary attributes of Freddie Potts, Lucas Paqueta and Mateus Fernandes provided a well-balanced engine room.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The work, led by Professor Zijian Li, confirms that the synergistic effect of K+ and C3N4 co-intercalation significantly reduces the electrostatic interaction between Zn2+ and the [VOn] layer, improves the specific capacity and cycling stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Clear-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-cut. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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