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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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
Courts have consistently ruled that restrictions must be specific and unambiguous to be enforceable.
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
For those familiar with genus-level molecular work in squamates, 23% divergence is the kind of number that makes a species description relatively unambiguous.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
The data on this is unambiguous.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Finally, no credible evidence demonstrates the kind of unambiguous, exclusive genocidal intent toward Palestinians that international law requires and that cannot be reasonably interpreted otherwise.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
For those familiar with genus-level molecular work in squamates, 23% divergence is the kind of number that makes a species description relatively unambiguous.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
The data on this is unambiguous.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Finally, no credible evidence demonstrates the kind of unambiguous, exclusive genocidal intent toward Palestinians that international law requires and that cannot be reasonably interpreted otherwise.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unambiguous
Adjective
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Another obvious, simple solution is just to chill out.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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One obvious example is the use of modular, prefabricated components to quickly and relatively cheaply build housing.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The law gives immigration judges significant discretion to suspend public access to court proceedings — they are required to close hearings in matters involving spousal abuse and minor children, for example, unless there’s explicit direction from the affected people to do otherwise.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The United States and Israel have pursued a high-stakes geopolitical objective in Iran with the explicit aim of reshaping regional power balances, but the unintended consequence may be an equally profound reshaping of financial market regimes.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The whiff stench of insider trading is unmistakable.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The confidence is unmistakable.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some are not much more apparent than a telephone pole.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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What wasn't hidden was their apparent glee.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For a metro growing as fast as Charlotte, stores that survive will have clear identity on price, in-store experience or convenience, Lempert said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The board terminated him, and now, for this latest incident to happen, the school board is sending another clear message.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Requiring hours of collaboration and complex coding, the 1976 animation is, conversely, one of Bettina’s most visually straightforward objects.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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While that sounds straightforward, the real value lies in its layered rewards system, which introduces additional earning opportunities as well as complications.—
Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ri’s process is evident in the surfaces themselves — scratched, layered, built up, and worn down.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Wilson’s Defense of Batula Amid Kyle Cooke Drama Wilson’s closeness to Batula was already evident to viewers this season, particularly during a tense on‑camera argument between Batula and Cooke that escalated late one night.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Designed to evoke the Golden Age of travel, the ridged shell has a distinct midcentury sensibility and a presence few other cases can match.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Typically speaking, modern wars tend to consist of various distinct phases, the first of which tends to be to blind the enemy.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Unambiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unambiguous. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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