as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a glint in his eye that was an unmistakable expression of greed
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Recent Examples of unmistakable
The affectionate moment marked their first unmistakable public display as a couple.
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Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In March, a Turkish expat in Montevideo, Uruguay, spotted that unmistakable baby face recklessly driving a brand-new white Ferrari and caught him on a cell phone video.
—Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
That unmistakable theme returns to NBC this week, meaning the NBA is back on the peacock network after more than two decades.
—NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025
The unmistakable aroma of… Icy Hot.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
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Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In March, a Turkish expat in Montevideo, Uruguay, spotted that unmistakable baby face recklessly driving a brand-new white Ferrari and caught him on a cell phone video.
—Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
That unmistakable theme returns to NBC this week, meaning the NBA is back on the peacock network after more than two decades.
—NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025
The unmistakable aroma of… Icy Hot.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unmistakable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmistakable
Adjective
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One obvious reason for my interest in the movie, then, was that Walter Matthau reminded me, a little bit, of my father.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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There are good pieces in place, but replacing or re-signing Bregman seems to be an obvious offseason priority, and another impact starter would certainly help.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The image quickly drew astonishment and amusement from Reddit users, who could not believe the apparent lack of awareness—or concern—by the neighbors responsible.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Toklas went on to fiercely uphold the author’s legacy, honoring Stein’s apparent desire to be understood while at the same time respecting her equally strong wish to remain elusive.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Office attire’s comeback was evident in Working for It, a theme centered on sculptural structure and nods to the ’80s.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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This was evident in Indiana's capital city, when Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Chris Bailey announced that his department lacked the authority to enforce federal immigration laws, a move backed by the city's police union.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, Mamdani is still a clear frontrunner heading into Election Day, and maintained a two-digit lead in other polls taken just days earlier.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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The assertions came despite a lack of clear scientific evidence, and Kenvue has called them simply false.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore's exterior is distinct and aggressive.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Gold sought to make a similar point with Fuji – an album named for a distinct genre from Nigeria’s Yourba ethnic group that critics like Zikoko’s Tomide Marv have since claimed is largely absent from its tracklist.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a timelessness to these spaces, but the feelings the images evoke are more nuanced and uneasy than straightforward nostalgia.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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The process to reimagine the Wild West in the 21st Century wasn’t always straightforward, Dow said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Unmistakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmistakable. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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