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
In much of the world, this sentiment would seem incontrovertible, even obvious.
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Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
In addition, incontrovertible statistics have long documented America’s rate of intimate partner violence against women.
—Elliot Williams, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Plus, with about half the country distrustful of Trump regardless, the public will likely expect incontrovertible evidence of a severe setback to Iran's nuclear capabilities.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 23 June 2025
So, as a teen, Kellie became convinced something was wrong with her face—invisible to everyone else but to her as incontrovertible as the blueness of the sky.
—Andrew Kay, Harpers Magazine, 28 May 2025
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Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
In addition, incontrovertible statistics have long documented America’s rate of intimate partner violence against women.
—Elliot Williams, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Plus, with about half the country distrustful of Trump regardless, the public will likely expect incontrovertible evidence of a severe setback to Iran's nuclear capabilities.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 23 June 2025
So, as a teen, Kellie became convinced something was wrong with her face—invisible to everyone else but to her as incontrovertible as the blueness of the sky.
—Andrew Kay, Harpers Magazine, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontrovertible
Adjective
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Now, technology has placed this once seemingly irrefutable source of truth under threat.—
Brady Africk,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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An 0-3 record writes its own irrefutable story, and a critical late Tagovailoa interception was its punctuation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Still, the electricity in Ladd’s performance was indisputable, especially that barn-burning lipstick scene.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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And then there was January 6, an indisputable, if inept, effort to overturn an election.—
John M. Crisp,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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That is to say, there is no one pure ur-movie, unblemished and incontestable.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Despite the discouraging tendency these days to see everything through a political prism, the science itself is incontestable and apolitical: Climate change is caused by human activity, primarily the use fossil fuels, like coal, oil and gas.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Though home blood pressure monitors are effective, a healthcare provider can provide more accurate and conclusive results.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite numerous conclusive assessments that the Saudi regime planned and perpetrated Khashoggi’s murder, the high-level officials who ordered his execution have gone unpunished, six years on.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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As Chief Creative Officer at the time, Sarandos did have ultimate greenlight authority, and his role in Stranger Things‘ success is undeniable.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Juliano’s undeniable, raw talent put him at the top of our list.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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His partner is optional, but his mother is unquestionable.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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His energy is unquestionable, but his end product has sometimes been lacking.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But while the trajectory is indubitable, the ascent is far from smooth, as Ghana’s recent experiences neatly encapsulate.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 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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But in terms of execution, control, and unarguable results?—
Scott Gilbertson Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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“Incontrovertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontrovertible. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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