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
These sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
When senators read from their self-aggrandizing scripts, the resemblance to play actors is incontrovertible.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Shareholder activism often comes down to making an incontrovertible argument.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
The evidence against the perpetrators was abundant and incontrovertible.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
When senators read from their self-aggrandizing scripts, the resemblance to play actors is incontrovertible.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Shareholder activism often comes down to making an incontrovertible argument.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
The evidence against the perpetrators was abundant and incontrovertible.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontrovertible
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Sunday’s celebration over a second straight Stanley Cup is the irrefutable proof Zito was right to boldly change what had just won a Presidents’ Trophy — to fix what didn’t seem broken but was — and hire Maurice to shepherd that transformation.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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The former first lady’s irrefutable star power is also the exception: Since the late 2000s, Sherald has built her career by depicting everyday Black Americans, becoming a leader among a generation committed to representing those previously overlooked by our art institutions.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Campbell’s talent and tape are indisputable, but so is his mediocre arm length.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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What's indisputable is that one pull factor for the U.S. is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long, complicated relationship with recent American presidents.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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Second, combining data from different IoT devices revealed incontestable details of Alex Murdaugh’s activities.—
David Sella-Villa,
The Conversation,
24 June 2025
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The imperatives of tying India’s economic fortunes more closely to the transformations occurring in these regions are therefore incontestable, especially because India already faces strong impediments to translating its natural dominance within South Asia into lasting local hegemony.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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First, as Paul points out, laboratory tests may not be conclusive or may appear normal, even when the patient is clearly experiencing abnormal symptoms.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
7 July 2025
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Replay seemed to show LeMahieu getting in under Sánchez’s tag, but a lack of conclusive evidence led to the original call being upheld after a review.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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The allure is undeniable: leverage local capital and expertise to build your brand across continents while generating substantial revenue streams.—
Mohaimina Haque,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Black women make up just 2% of certified agents, but their impact on the industry is undeniable.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Financial Stability: Rock-Solid Palantir’s financial stability is unquestionable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The mistakes that have been made are unquestionable, but many feel a new owner would create more uncertainty.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 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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The DeSantis announcement is an indubitable win for Musk.—
Scott Nover,
Quartz,
24 May 2023
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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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The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, both of which had some unarguable successes and both of which ended with the Lakers losing to Denver in the playoffs.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2024
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“Incontrovertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontrovertible. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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