as in incontrovertible
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
the irrefutable reply of "Because I like it!"
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Recent Examples of irrefutable
Malone considered his circumstantial case to be irrefutable.
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James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Now, technology has placed this once seemingly irrefutable source of truth under threat.
—Brady Africk, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
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
Yet despite how normal these individuals may think their views on vulnerability are, the pain these ideologies can cause is still irrefutable.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrefutable
James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Now, technology has placed this once seemingly irrefutable source of truth under threat.
—Brady Africk, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
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
Yet despite how normal these individuals may think their views on vulnerability are, the pain these ideologies can cause is still irrefutable.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrefutable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrefutable
Adjective
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The feeling of well-being is tangible, and incontrovertible.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Beauty’s at-times reluctance to embrace TikTok Shop as a channel mirrors the industry’s longtime disinclination toward Amazon, an attitude that has shifted in recent years as the e-commerce giant’s beauty business has grown at an incontrovertible clip.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Advantages of buying physical media for your music include indisputable ownership, fewer concerns about the music being AI-generated, the nostalgic kick of analog sound (at least in the case of records and cassettes), the tactile experience of handling your collection and collectibility.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The airport's influence on the surrounding area is undeniable, centered in the midst of a growing metropolis and within driving distance for residents of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The undeniable star is the Wagyu strip loin, presented perfectly pink in the middle and simply flavored with rock salt and served with crispy truffle fries and a chimichurri.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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No conclusive plan has been formed to either engage in talks with another professional sports team or repurpose the current site of Arrowhead Stadium – though Lucas and LeVota, respectively, said the city and county could explore both in the next five years.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
23 Dec. 2025
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While there is no conclusive evidence indicating a best time to drink aloe vera gel for digestive health, consuming it at specific times may support different health goals.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2025
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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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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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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
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
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“Irrefutable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrefutable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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