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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
looked at his neighbor's new car with unambiguous envy
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
an unambiguous declaration of his love for her
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Recent Examples of unambiguous
In a bombing campaign, for example, the source is usually unambiguous and the result immediate and often visually spectacular.
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Boyd Van Dijk, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2025
The order—responding to an emergency request to prevent the immediate removal of Venezuelan migrants—was gratifyingly unambiguous.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Reporting indicates that Iran’s objectives in these talks are unambiguous.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
His message was unambiguous: AI should augment, not replace, the scientific process.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Boyd Van Dijk, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2025
The order—responding to an emergency request to prevent the immediate removal of Venezuelan migrants—was gratifyingly unambiguous.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Reporting indicates that Iran’s objectives in these talks are unambiguous.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
His message was unambiguous: AI should augment, not replace, the scientific process.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unambiguous
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But before checking for ripeness, start by inspecting the pineapple for any obvious signs of damage or spoilage, including bruising, soft spots, wrinkled skin, or dry, brown leaves.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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This is an obvious chips-in move for them after their half-court offense face-planted against the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The attack followed Qatar's decision to close its airspace amid rising tensions and explicit threats from Tehran.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The second critical factor is establishing explicit working models and expectations upfront.—
AJ Bubb,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The pattern is unmistakable: just as Enron triggered SOX, AI governance failures will trigger mandatory expertise requirements.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The symbolism of the decision to target this base—the same one that U.S. President Donald Trump visited only two months ago during his tour of Gulf states, and one located in a country that maintains close ties to and shares an offshore gas field with Iran—is unmistakable.—
Dana Stroul,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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Other Demographic Differences Women’s second fall persistence rate (79.3%) exceeded that of men (76.3%), continuing a trend that’s been apparent for several years.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Birdsong’s apparent beanball came in the exact time and place that the unwritten rules prescribe: two outs, bases empty, first pitch.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Pochettino has made clear that this tournament can also push players into a spot on the World Cup roster.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The lake’s quiet coves and clear water also offer some of the South’s finest (and most underrated) fishing opportunities for fly anglers.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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Questions on straightforward topics, like high school history, produced up to six times fewer emissions than subjects like abstract algebra or philosophy, which required lengthy reasoning processes.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
19 June 2025
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Setup was straightforward, the sideboard was well padded and close to fully set up.—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks delivered superior returns with less risk compared to the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster experience, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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His contrition and regret were evident both through his words and his body language.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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While the divergence between the two is fair, its explanation lies elsewhere: Investor valuations and retail prices differ because they are driven by distinct fundamentals and considerations.—
Thibault Adrien,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Rasmussen’s strategy is to lean into the company’s distinct ethos—faith, service, and financial stewardship—as a competitive advantage rather than a liability.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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“Unambiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unambiguous. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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