1
as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
few of the candidates have yet staked out unequivocal positions on the hot-button issues
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
the directions on the vial state in clear and unequivocal language that the drug should not be taken by pregnant women
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Recent Examples of unequivocal
Schiff’s statement about his U.S. boycott was unequivocal in its admonition of current America politics.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
On a Reddit post drumming up support for the country-wide April 5 protests—more than 1,000 are planned—one user had their own unequivocal answer to the question of how best to build momentum.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
From differences on tariff policy to Ukraine aid and a potential U.S. exit from NATO, not all Republican lawmakers are unequivocal supporters of Trump’s agenda.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
Although this season will go down as an unequivocal disappointment for the Sixers, there have been a few silver linings.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
On a Reddit post drumming up support for the country-wide April 5 protests—more than 1,000 are planned—one user had their own unequivocal answer to the question of how best to build momentum.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
From differences on tariff policy to Ukraine aid and a potential U.S. exit from NATO, not all Republican lawmakers are unequivocal supporters of Trump’s agenda.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
Although this season will go down as an unequivocal disappointment for the Sixers, there have been a few silver linings.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequivocal
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There's no official announcement time during a conclave, but there is one unmistakable signal: white smoke.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Indeed, her portraits are unmistakable: characterized by saturated backdrops, tactile surfaces, and a deep reverence for Nigerian studio photography traditions that elevate her sitters to mythic status.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Bear in mind that this was made in 1936, so don’t expect anything super explicit.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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The inflammatory statements made by Kash Patel and Pam Bondi are not only completely inappropriate for the nation's top law enforcement officials to make but appear to violate explicit standards set forward by the DOJ.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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But the ‘Harry Potter’ films, ‘Lord Of The Rings,’ ‘Schindler’s List,’ ‘Mission Impossible,’ ‘Gladiator,’ ‘Aviator’ and so many more are U.S films that shot overseas for obvious reasons.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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True to form, the Wiz system is way cheaper than the Philips Hue version without any obvious compromises (to my eye).—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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But despite definite similarities between Bono and Peters’ vocal styles, the Alarm’s music was less anthemic and centered more around acoustic guitars.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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Your ideal clients want someone who stands for something definite.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Despite some apparent limitations in the group, there’s a dual purpose to their playing time.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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On their way home to Melbourne, Cave claims their meal at a local pub was interrupted by an apparent interaction with Cage.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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Another loose thread the writers had toyed with for years before weaving it into the final season was a romantic storyline for paterfamilias Eli (John Goodman) in a definitive act of moving on.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Nowhere was this more evident than at Stanford, where federal defense contracts and research funding supported a culture of innovation that helped create Silicon Valley.—
Sarah Kreps,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of the threat, its evident that our surface area of exposure increases as AI adoption scales and trust, will become the new currency of AI adoption.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The express understanding was that Mahathir would hand over power halfway through his term.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Universal has also announced other products guests can add onto their admission, including express passes, VIP Tours, photos and costume experiences.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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