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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
Noem was unequivocal in her assessment of the incident during engagements with the media on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
This time, however, my judgment is unequivocal.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
His first year in Denver has been an unequivocal success, even as Harvey has had obvious growing pains in the NFL with vision and hitting inside lanes.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
The late queen was unequivocal that there could be no half-in, half-out arrangement for the Sussexes.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
This time, however, my judgment is unequivocal.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
His first year in Denver has been an unequivocal success, even as Harvey has had obvious growing pains in the NFL with vision and hitting inside lanes.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
The late queen was unequivocal that there could be no half-in, half-out arrangement for the Sussexes.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequivocal
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The deep greens and cheery set pieces that mirror Seurat’s unmistakable style play well with Madeline Berger’s wide-ranging and highly effective costume design, all put together through David Mӧschler’s music direction.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The arrival of the cold front and blizzard was unmistakable.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
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The official investigators of the deaths during the infamous riot were under intense and explicit pressure to conform their testimony to an official, state-exonerating narrative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The betrayal was exacerbated by back-and-forth arguing online and the posting of explicit material, only worsened when the two groups met up in Oakland the night of the shooting.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Light damage is less obvious, but just as destructive.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Yet Bob Atrops was an obvious suspect.—
Sarah Prior,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Braka has a definite over the top, theatrical quality to him, something Giamatti was all too happy to play.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2026
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Playing at home and with their tails up, there’s a definite sense of name-on-cup.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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The marijuana dealer, an apparent friend of Tatmon, got into an argument.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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After the team’s latest loss, LeBron James addressed the ESPN report that detailed Lakers governor Jeanie Buss’ apparent frustrations with the four-time NBA champion.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Grounded in data, this is the definitive ranking to understand who is wielding power in business today and who is poised to have more tomorrow.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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There’s no definitive count on the overlap of voters for the Oscars and the BAFTAs, but most publicists figure at least 1,000 of the 8,300 BAFTA film voters also belong to the motion picture academy.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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What's already evident is that the capital flows are substantial and the strategic questions are real.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The consequences of that dependency were evident after Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, when customers reported price increases ranging from 800% to 1,500%, with little recourse beyond acceptance or costly migration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Complicating matters, Fox was keeping him under contract through 2024, with the express intent of preventing him from hosting a show on another network.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Helen gets defensive when those around her express concern about her behavior and her unkempt conditions.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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