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
This is one example—despite longstanding beliefs—of an irrefutable truth.
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Russell M. Nelson, Time, 5 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
The evidence is consistent and irrefutable that Baltimore’s 80% rate of fatherlessness is connected to the culture of violence therein, and yet few media or community leaders’ outlets are even willing to discuss this.
—Ellen Sauerbrey, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
The video from the 10th floor provides irrefutable evidence of what happens when government agencies operate without oversight.
—Murad Awawdeh, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrefutable
Russell M. Nelson, Time, 5 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
The evidence is consistent and irrefutable that Baltimore’s 80% rate of fatherlessness is connected to the culture of violence therein, and yet few media or community leaders’ outlets are even willing to discuss this.
—Ellen Sauerbrey, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
The video from the 10th floor provides irrefutable evidence of what happens when government agencies operate without oversight.
—Murad Awawdeh, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrefutable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrefutable
Adjective
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The Senate’s authority to confirm or deny the president’s nominees is incontrovertible.—
James B. Speta,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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The economic case is incontrovertible.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now, a man’s body has been discovered, with indisputable links to the original kidnap.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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His simple statement that stocks are highly valued is indisputable.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While never quite fluent or undeniable against Forest, two goals, 18 shots and nine on target told a basic but eloquent story.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the glamour is undeniable, Bodrum is also grounded in deep history.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In this framework, the new recommendations are actively harmful, and not grounded in conclusive research.—
Dr. Sunny Patel,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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The publication also noted that despite there being no conclusive evidence that Assata was directly to blame for the death of Foerster, New Jersey law stated that everyone involved was equally responsible for the murder.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Whether her death was intentional or accidental remains unknown, but her heartbreak is unquestionable.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, they’re reminded that their authority must be unquestionable.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 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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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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“Irrefutable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrefutable. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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