as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
I need a nonambiguous "yes" or "no"
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonambiguous
Adjective
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The Heat are muddling along with a roster that isn’t good enough to do anything of significance, have no young player with obvious star upside, can’t create significant cap room for at least two more years and owe a future pick to the Hornets from the disastrous Terry Rozier trade.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026 -
There is no obvious sign any of the officers were injured.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While there’s been some chatter about the possibility of a zero-hour reprieve, as talks with potential investors are ongoing, the recent cancellation of the nine MLB contracts is said to have made the unmistakable sound of the other shoe dropping.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Elijah’s pride in his mother is unmistakable.—
Adrienne Farr,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The frustration was evident during last week’s introductory hearings for budget committees.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Eco effort There’s no single-use plastic evident throughout Katara Towers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the security pitfalls are equally apparent.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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One month later, Epstein died in an apparent suicide while awaiting trial at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Consider it a straightforward way to lock in international travel without juggling flights.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here's how to create the optimal environment for seed-starting, plus straightforward tips for increasing your germination success.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Anatomy of a Merger — Jim Freund A clear, deal-lawyer’s view of how acquisitions unfold, from negotiation through closing and early integration.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Hood said interstates and main highways are pretty clear, but many rural county roads are probably still covered in ice.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But beyond all that, the sports issue has brought out the reality of biology itself, underscoring the fact that femininity and masculinity are not just states of mind, and that men and women are irreversibly, insurmountably different and distinct in anatomy and physiology.—
Alanna Smith,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The stimulation produces a distinct physical sensation inside the nose.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Nonambiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonambiguous. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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