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
However, Joe Ropar, attending the Conservative Political Action Conference last week, said Rubio’s unequivocal support for the Iran war helped crystallize his preference for the secretary of state for 2028.
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Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The robots are unequivocal and perfectly accurate.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Mamdani staked his campaign on an unequivocal commitment to a four-year-long rent freeze.
—Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The latter is an unequivocal yes, in my brain.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unequivocal
Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The robots are unequivocal and perfectly accurate.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Mamdani staked his campaign on an unequivocal commitment to a four-year-long rent freeze.
—Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The latter is an unequivocal yes, in my brain.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequivocal
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The contrast between the two siblings was immediate and unmistakable.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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With over 40 years of experience and a heritage rooted in the prestigious Valmont Clinic on the Swiss Riviera, the brand has conquered the world of skincare, combining advanced science, the purest natural ingredients from the Alps, and an unmistakable artistic sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some House Republicans had tried to insert explicit language for the project in a spending bill earlier in the year regarding immigration operations.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wassim Nasr, a Sahel specialist and senior research fellow at the Soufan Center security think tank, said that the coordination between the two groups, as well as the explicit call for the Russian military to leave, is new.—
Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Don’t force a quick fix, but don’t ignore what’s obvious.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Likewise the only evidence that Trump might not be crazy is his obvious determination to seem so.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s a definite dichotomy between upstairs and downstairs.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The superstars dueled throughout to the delight of a sellout crowd that had their definite favorites.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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It’s been especially apparent this year because the draft is really good.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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As the argument continued, Alexander and his 62-year-old father, in turn, urinated on his neighbor’s yard in apparent retaliation for the dog’s actions, prosecutors say.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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State Republican lawmakers didn’t offer definitive assessments of the map on Monday.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The story behind sports’ most universal gesture is a genuine historical mystery with at least two credible origin claims, a handful of murkier ones and no definitive answer.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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That became more evident in September, when Harry visited Charles amid the king's cancer diagnosis.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the town is engulfed by the haunt, there’s a recognition evident in Rhys’ reactions, as if the horrors Tom’s facing are simultaneously too ludicrous to accept and too familiar to reject.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to the company, a significant share of the items requested for express delivery are everyday essentials, including water, produce and household necessities.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The El Dorado Hills restaurant is one of Gold Dust Pizza’s express locations, meaning it’s set up for to-go orders.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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