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 new footage was packed with surprises, including a moment early on when Din Djarin seeks information from an alien with the unmistakable voice of director Martin Scorsese.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
But during workouts, his tools were unmistakable.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Hanging by the piano in the gallery are John Fleissner’s unmistakable relief cuts.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The festival opened with Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat’s No Good Men, following a female camerawoman navigating life and work in Kabul — a selection with an unmistakable geopolitical echo.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
But during workouts, his tools were unmistakable.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Hanging by the piano in the gallery are John Fleissner’s unmistakable relief cuts.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The festival opened with Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat’s No Good Men, following a female camerawoman navigating life and work in Kabul — a selection with an unmistakable geopolitical echo.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmistakable
Adjective
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The hoarding expert suggested that people may not be checking the most obvious spots in their homes for hidden fortunes.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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As a performance artist and musician, Ono has always tried to expose the depth contained within the apparently obvious.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Two people were killed and seven others were hurt in a shooting during an apparent fight on a street in an entertainment district, the police chief in Richmond, Virginia, said Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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There was an apparent surge in Putin’s approval rating after the use of military force against Ukraine in 2014 and 2022.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Growing up in Winnipeg, Canada, Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer’s artistic talents were evident from an early age.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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When the action shifts to England, the virtuosity of direction and performance, and this brand of theatrical expression, becomes more evident.—
Demetrios Matheou,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 41.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The waterfront escape offers 13 miles of hiking trails to pass the pre-sunset hours, with clear views across massive Oneida Lake once the astronomical fun begins.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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New research shows that people with obesity host a distinct oral microbiome compared to individuals at a healthy weight.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Here are 10 facts that make Presidents’ Day a distinct, and often misunderstood, national holiday.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Because of the bulbous front element, filters can only be fitted at the rear, but Sigma's included GP-11 filter holder makes this surprisingly straightforward.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mok, who Banks later notes was the show’s head of story, is more straightforward.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Unmistakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmistakable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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