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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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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When Swift won the 2015 Grammy for album of the year, cameras captured Gomez tearing up in the audience, her pride unmistakable.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The reference point was unmistakable.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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The political resonance of his project arises not from an explicit statement of values but from a tender demonstration of complex, undeniable humanity.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The department’s content warnings include mild romantic situations and notions of matchmaking, gentle social satire, occasional passive-aggressive dialogue and very mild suggestive themes (but nothing explicit).—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Seahawks put the Bucs in obvious situations, then offered little resistance.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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One obvious strategy to try to tackle the staffing problems is to close more prisons, and this year’s state budget authorized Governor Hochul to close up to three more.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
6 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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Between this constant travel, Rachel’s employment instability, and a number of financial hardships and health issues, the couple was feeling definite strain.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Foreclosure would become nonviable as a means of tax collection — with no readily apparent alternative means for timely collection of the delinquent revenue.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Remember, magnitude is the scale used by astronomers to chart the apparent brightness of an object in the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hanke hastens to add that the administration hasn’t made any definitive decision on whether to back the strategy.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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No definitive timeline exists for ending the current shutdown.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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The impact of this team is evident not only in their buildings but in their relationships.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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While some laws have changed, the wealth is evident even on a brief visit.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
3 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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While property owners were always able to restrict weapons, Hawaii’s law makes the default that handguns aren’t permitted on private property open to the public unless a property owner gives express permission.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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