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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2
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
In short, Lachlan Murdoch takes unequivocal leadership of Fox as its competitors grow even bigger.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
That’s unequivocal and provable.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
That is not to say one approach is better or worse than another; rather, even the most scientific approach might still not provide unequivocal conclusions.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Republican and Democratic senators were unequivocal that the Fed’s decisions on interest rates should remain free of political considerations.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
That’s unequivocal and provable.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
That is not to say one approach is better or worse than another; rather, even the most scientific approach might still not provide unequivocal conclusions.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Republican and Democratic senators were unequivocal that the Fed’s decisions on interest rates should remain free of political considerations.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequivocal
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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
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The ride is also one of the only Disney parks attractions that features explicit images of human death, including the ride's opening sequence that sees visitors locked inside a room that, with help from special visual effects, stretches upward with guests inside.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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But in the dietary guidelines advisory report, the scientific committee didn't make any explicit recommendations on the topic.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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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
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Sure, there's a definite shift of styles between the grim, cramped jail cell and a lavish Hollywood musical, but the latter seems almost subdued.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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There is, to United’s dismay, a definite trend of players breaking out of Old Trafford and finding a new lease of life.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In an apparent thawing of political tensions, however, Chinese tech giant Alibaba on Thursday announced a multi-year partnership with the NBA to provide artificial intelligence and cloud services in China.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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The brightness Pettit observed is one of the worries, as these Starlink trains — usually most apparent shortly after launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket — can interfere with astronomical observations.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Studies in recent years have gone back and forth on the topic, with no definitive conclusion.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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The definitive ranking of the women at the top of the global business world tells us both who wields power today and who is poised to climb even higher tomorrow.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Jackson's absence was evident in the Ravens' 44-10 loss in Week 5 to the Houston Texans.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday, Samberg’s absence was the most evident of the three.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Laser facials have become one of the buzziest treatments in the express skincare world, thanks to brands like Skin Laundry, Heyday, Glowbar, and FaceGym.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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Guests with no bags or clutches smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches can use Evolv express entry lanes.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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