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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2
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
The question of its constitutionality is not clear-cut.
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Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
But the case might not be all that clear-cut.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 11 Mar. 2026
The line between the frontlines and the homefront in terms of injuries is no longer clear-cut.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is a more clear-cut diplomatic win for the president.
—Abc News, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
But the case might not be all that clear-cut.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 11 Mar. 2026
The line between the frontlines and the homefront in terms of injuries is no longer clear-cut.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is a more clear-cut diplomatic win for the president.
—Abc News, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clear-cut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-cut
Adjective
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The old gunslinger makes the most of an AFC without an obvious favorite and rides off after one last trip into the playoffs, this one coming with a postseason win.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Neural activation and event consolidation seem too bureaucratic, even obvious.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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As with a requirement for prior notification, automatically withholding funds absent explicit congressional approval is necessary, especially when one party controls both chambers of Congress and the White House.—
James Cramer,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
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Eady later sued Bravo over the incident and said the explicit photos in question did not depict her.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The Georgia city’s northwest Buckhead neighborhood has been overrun in the last couple of weeks by empty, driverless ride-share vehicles due to an apparent routing behavior issue.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Their apparent approach will culminate in a spectacular conjunction on June 9, when the two brightest planets in the night sky appear exceptionally close together after sunset.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Meeks said there was a definite measure of satisfaction derived from the project.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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From one set of perspectives, money is said to be a thing that exists in a definite quantity—ideally gold, but now bits on a computer; ensuring that the right amount of money exists is the only way to avoid a host of macro-economic problems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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This connection with Nashville’s past and future gives the patient experience a sense of character, privacy, and unmistakable identity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The undercurrent here is unmistakable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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And talks between Washington and Tehran have failed to reach a diplomatic agreement to bring a definitive end to the conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Deuce gave a definitive answer in Game 4, making the Knicks even more dangerous in the Eastern Conference finals.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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In West Texas, some locals were hopeful that the exigencies of life in a rural area, where recordkeeping can be rudimentary and property boundaries aren’t always clear, might stymie the project, at least for a little while.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Modern vehicles do have more sensitive electronics, and following manufacturer-specific procedures is always the safest approach.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Professors and departments are urged to make these both general and specific.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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“Clear-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-cut. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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