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
All the seats were occupied by cross and weary passengers, but Laura, with her unmistakable tumbling blue-black tresses, as heavy and shining as a bird’s wing—for me her hair was, literally, the crown of her loveliness—was not among them.
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Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
The potential for Wembanyama is unmistakable.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Even through a grainy video being streamed on a cellphone, the extent of the damage to Malik Dilshad’s cotton farm in Basti Shamala, a town near the Punjabi city of Bahawalpur in Pakistan, is unmistakable.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for unmistakable
Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
The potential for Wembanyama is unmistakable.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Even through a grainy video being streamed on a cellphone, the extent of the damage to Malik Dilshad’s cotton farm in Basti Shamala, a town near the Punjabi city of Bahawalpur in Pakistan, is unmistakable.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for unmistakable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmistakable
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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At the vacation rentals below, uncover all that is distinct and dreamy in Scotland, from coastal cottages to Georgian manor homes.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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The fake tundra surrounding the cast definitely had a distinct odor to it.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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To be clear, the defense isn’t without concerns.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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By virtue of its lack of carbs, clear protein doesn’t contain any lactose—a sugar found in dairy that can cause digestive irritation in some people, like bloating and diarrhea.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Installation was quick and straightforward, though our testers did adjust the angle to ensure the panels received enough sunlight during the day.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Saturday’s goals are straightforward.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Unmistakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmistakable. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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