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
More significantly, the vengeful felon-in-chief has sent a clear-cut message: Oppose his heedless, plainly unconstitutional actions in court — one of the only avenues left to fight Trump’s creeping authoritarianism — and there will be a dear price to pay.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The 6-foot Bueckers was the overwhelming choice in a draft in which there is no clear-cut No. 2 pick.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
Yet the Supreme Court’s decision was not clear-cut.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
The exterior light debate is not clear-cut; factors like energy usage, security concerns, placement, and even local wildlife come into play.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The 6-foot Bueckers was the overwhelming choice in a draft in which there is no clear-cut No. 2 pick.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
Yet the Supreme Court’s decision was not clear-cut.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
The exterior light debate is not clear-cut; factors like energy usage, security concerns, placement, and even local wildlife come into play.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clear-cut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-cut
Adjective
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But the ‘Harry Potter’ films, ‘Lord Of The Rings,’ ‘Schindler’s List,’ ‘Mission Impossible,’ ‘Gladiator,’ ‘Aviator’ and so many more are U.S films that shot overseas for obvious reasons.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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True to form, the Wiz system is way cheaper than the Philips Hue version without any obvious compromises (to my eye).—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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Bear in mind that this was made in 1936, so don’t expect anything super explicit.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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Gomez, a police officer, educates families about digital safety and is especially concerned by the exchange of explicit images.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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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
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But despite definite similarities between Bono and Peters’ vocal styles, the Alarm’s music was less anthemic and centered more around acoustic guitars.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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Your ideal clients want someone who stands for something definite.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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She’s been wildly influential without ever being less than unmistakable; no matter what sonic, thematic or characteristic elements other artists may borrow from her, none of them would ever risk being taken for Lana herself.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
26 Apr. 2025
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The song, a collaboration between The Pogues frontman MacGowan and the unmistakable O’Connor, reenters the Official Physical Singles chart at No. 18.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Another loose thread the writers had toyed with for years before weaving it into the final season was a romantic storyline for paterfamilias Eli (John Goodman) in a definitive act of moving on.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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What Brands Can Learn For luxury and lifestyle brands outside of hospitality, the lessons are clear: Create emotional anchors.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Although no concrete action appears to have come from Martin's letters yet, Garcia said the implications are clear.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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From there, Groff and his costars will walk us through Darin's story, taking us into specific scenes then zipping through time to another significant point.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Though, when looking at specific issues, that confidence drops further.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Clear-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-cut. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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