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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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
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If the team finds irrefutable signs of an atmosphere, even more Webb telescope observations could be warranted in the hopes of detecting specific chemical signatures of gases such as methane, which is associated with life on Earth.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And then there was January 6, an indisputable, if inept, effort to overturn an election.—
John M. Crisp,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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Though not a chart hit upon its release, the song has grown into an indisputable classic around the world, a perennial musical announcement of summer’s arrival.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
20 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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Researchers further explain that the discovery of microscopic deformation features in quartz provides conclusive proof that the Jinlin crater was formed by an asteroid impact.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement What the NFL changed to reduce injuries In recent years, as research about CTE has become more conclusive, some sports leagues have begun to concede that head impacts are a problem.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Her influence and power in contemporary popular music and culture is undeniable.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the triumph is unobjectionable, unquestionable.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Frehley's influence on rock guitar is unquestionable.—
Steve Spaleta,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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The DeSantis announcement is an indubitable win for Musk.—
Scott Nover,
Quartz,
24 May 2023
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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 29 Oct. 2025.
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