1
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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2
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
The Build-vs-Buy Trap Universities Keep Walking Into The data from MIT is unambiguous.
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Vinay Bhaskara, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Obviously, my feelings about Vito Russo are unambiguous.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
To start, the constitutional authority for this action is unambiguous.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The Florida law granting access to such records is unambiguous, and the state’s courts are likely to find in favor of owners and against associations that fail to provide reasonable access.
—Laura Manning-Hudson, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unambiguous
Vinay Bhaskara, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Obviously, my feelings about Vito Russo are unambiguous.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
To start, the constitutional authority for this action is unambiguous.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The Florida law granting access to such records is unambiguous, and the state’s courts are likely to find in favor of owners and against associations that fail to provide reasonable access.
—Laura Manning-Hudson, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unambiguous
Adjective
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The triggers for a crash likewise do not generally follow any obvious logic.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Roem and other critics of data center growth see a few obvious goals in Virginia if Spanberger wins — though the would-be governor has not climbed on board with all of them.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This represents a more explicit approach than the February policy change, which allowed erotica in certain contexts but lacked age-gating infrastructure.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Oct. 2025
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While a reference to Democrats alone likely doesn't constitute a violation of the law, the explicit blaming of their party for the shutdown may, said Michael Fallings, a partner at Tully Rinckey, an employment law firm.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The various lineages of Ursuța’s work are unmistakable.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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While the murderous struggle is hard to hear in the video, the barking continued for several minutes and is unmistakable.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Washington — New air traffic control audio captures pilots in an apparent struggle to regain control of a private business jet as the plane plunged into woods near Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, killing all three on board.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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A lot has happened to the Jeep since American soldiers planted a flag on Iwo Jima, but after 80 years, the family resemblance of today’s Jeep Wrangler to the original is still readily apparent, though contemporary models are thoroughly modern cars.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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To be clear, the defense isn’t without concerns.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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By virtue of its lack of carbs, clear protein doesn’t contain any lactose—a sugar found in dairy that can cause digestive irritation in some people, like bloating and diarrhea.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is no straightforward answer.—
Michelle Maves,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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But viewers looking for a straightforward thriller chronicling the international incident will not find it here.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hackman was not only a collector but an artist himself, and his approach to collecting mirrors the care, aesthetic sensibility, and discipline evident in his own artistic practice.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Set the Tone at the Front Door The sense of escape is even evident at the front of the house, where a rose plant climbs across the archway and herbs are planted along the gravel driveway.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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What is distinct about NOTUS is its structure.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Arranging furniture to create distinct zones is key.—
Catherine Hong,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Unambiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unambiguous. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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