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
But the broadcast was filled with unmistakable gestures of love and support — from Guthrie, her colleagues and the studio audience outside.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
And from the stage, the unmistakable wail of a harmonica cut through the warm April air.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The whiff stench of insider trading is unmistakable.
—Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The confidence is unmistakable.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unmistakable
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
And from the stage, the unmistakable wail of a harmonica cut through the warm April air.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The whiff stench of insider trading is unmistakable.
—Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The confidence is unmistakable.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unmistakable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmistakable
Adjective
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Make kind choices and keep boundaries obvious.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The following year, Salling died at age 35 of an apparent suicide.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the picture-perfect rancher’s paradise of Stockyards City is true to its stripes—and nowhere is this more evident than at Cattlemen’s.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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That Cobb learned this lesson well was evident as Tony drove us around, pointing out signs of recent change that coexist with the 19th-century churches and school buildings.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But at least in its immediate aftermath, investigations of Tuesday’s shooting appear to be firmly in the hands of the federal government, without any clear interventions by state officials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The state’s lawmakers are continuing to consider them as sophisticated governance entities that require clearer standards and stronger oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Designed to evoke the Golden Age of travel, the ridged shell has a distinct midcentury sensibility and a presence few other cases can match.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Typically speaking, modern wars tend to consist of various distinct phases, the first of which tends to be to blind the enemy.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The straightforward yet effective four-step skin care regimen known as The Total Package includes a Daily Exfoliating Facial Cleanser, Purifying Vitamin C Serum, Anti-Aging Under Eye Serum and Restoring Moisturizer.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Calls, on the other hand, are straightforward.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Unmistakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmistakable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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