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
The Senate’s authority to confirm or deny the president’s nominees is incontrovertible.
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James B. Speta, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
The economic case is incontrovertible.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This time, at least, the decision was incontrovertible by the letter of the law.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
In much of the world, this sentiment would seem incontrovertible, even obvious.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
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James B. Speta, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
The economic case is incontrovertible.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This time, at least, the decision was incontrovertible by the letter of the law.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
In much of the world, this sentiment would seem incontrovertible, even obvious.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontrovertible
Adjective
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Lázaro brings an irrefutable truth in his work and being able to follow the development process so closely has been an honor.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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These are but a few examples of conventional wisdom that for centuries were widely accepted as irrefutable truth.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At the opposite age-and-experience end of the Milan Games is the 30-year-old Shiffrin, an indisputable great with a record 108 Alpine-skiing World Cup victories and an aqueous style that makes snow seem like velvet.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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So many warrants were indisputable proof that the shooter had been right to fear for his life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Duesberg kept making his argument well after evidence that the human immunodeficiency virus, HIV, causes AIDS became incontestable.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Meta and other tech firms have argued there’s no conclusive evidence linking social media to addiction or mental health problems.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Although the pills were never sent to the state crime lab for conclusive testing, the defense seemed to suggest more should have been done to see if Sade's murder was really connected to those drugs.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When two relatives vanish and a murder steeped in paranormal energy points to a deadly conspiracy, Sophy Harper and Luke Wells must work together to uncover the truth, even as secrets and an undeniable attraction threaten to complicate everything.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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That much is undeniable at this point.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For several decades, bonds have been the unquestionable anchor for portfolios — liquid, stable, and reliable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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What is unquestionable is that like millions of other anguished parents, Rob and Michele struggled with how to help their troubled son.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In 2025, Rebecca Yarros is that genre’s indubitable champion.—
Rebecca Yarros,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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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
Adjective
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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 1 Mar. 2026.
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