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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
However, the effects of other budget decisions seem more clear-cut, at least for La Jolla.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
However, the latest research adds to a mounting body of evidence finding that the timeline of neuron generation isn’t so clear-cut.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 3 July 2025
In Texas, the laws around sick leave aren’t always clear-cut, especially compared to other states with stricter protections.
—Tiffani Jackson
updated July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
At the time, he was viewed as the clear-cut No. 1 pick coming off a stellar season in Arizona.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
However, the latest research adds to a mounting body of evidence finding that the timeline of neuron generation isn’t so clear-cut.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 3 July 2025
In Texas, the laws around sick leave aren’t always clear-cut, especially compared to other states with stricter protections.
—Tiffani Jackson
updated July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
At the time, he was viewed as the clear-cut No. 1 pick coming off a stellar season in Arizona.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-cut
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Nothing, though, has been more of a through-line and obvious catalyst to what Reid had going than the arrival of Mahomes — ever-resilient and defying convention and gravity and imposing his mindset and will not just on opponents, but on all around him.—
Vahe Gregorian
July 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 July 2025
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In particular, the lack of late-inning arms with bat-missing raw stuff stands out as an obvious weakness for the playoffs, as the Tigers’ bullpen has the AL’s lowest strikeout rate overall.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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In moments of crisis or strategic recalibration, when explicit engagement may be too risky or politically untenable, conduct becomes the only available channel for credible signaling.—
Majeed Javdani,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Some Republicans want to move on punishing Vladimir Putin, with or without the president’s explicit backing.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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In apparent disbelief, Berger simply sank to her knees, her arms outstretched and a huge grin on her face, and watched as her jubilant teammates sprinted towards her to celebrate.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Another apparent fan of tanning is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., America’s perpetually bronzed health secretary, who was spotted visiting a tanning salon last month.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
19 July 2025
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The city offers little in the way of culinary variety — a definite downside for food lovers seeking new and exciting options, according to the study.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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This in itself makes a refreshing change from the usual baffling Marvel McGuffin, and even though the outcome is wholly predictable, there’s a definite frisson in the sight of The Herald’s liquid-metal hand trying to snatch Sue’s baby from the womb.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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The public display hit televisions and phone screens across the country and was an unmistakable signal that the Trump administration was not done flexing its political muscle in California.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Dignity Through Every Stage Of Life The shift in conversation is unmistakable.—
Karen Fonseth,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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According to the biography, Paltrow advised her team during moments of controversy that the brand’s goal was to spark thought-provoking conversations, not to offer definitive answers.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 July 2025
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But his bet is clear: That in a fractured media world, personality, tone, and trust matter more than legacy or even scale.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Now it's become clear that electric vehicles won’t take over as quickly as expected.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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Your nerve cells are responsible for sending impulses to specific muscle cells throughout your body to create movement, sensation, or behaviors.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
20 July 2025
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But Zeldin faces a major hurdle in accomplishing this feat: The existing PFAS standards are backed by the best currently available scientific evidence linking these specific chemicals to a range of adverse health effects.—
David Michaels,
The Atlantic,
20 July 2025
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“Clear-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-cut. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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