unmistakable

adjective

ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unmistakable (audio)
Definition of unmistakablenext
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 Reflecting on Bugs Bunny's signature personality, Bauza once explained how the character's unmistakable New York accent came to be. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Read those three numbers together and the pattern is unmistakable. — Abhishek Yadav, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 And just last weekend, during the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala, Kardashian once again paid tribute to Taylor by wearing a 1951 Balenciaga archive design that evoked Taylor's silhouette and unmistakable style. — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026 The subtle, but unmistakable, undercurrent of apple sweetness struck me as a bit of a magic trick in a bread that, otherwise, to the eye and hand was just a soft white loaf. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmistakable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmistakable
  1. obvious
  2. apparent
  3. evident
  4. clear
  5. distinct
  6. straightforward
Adjective
  • While Pentagon funding is the most obvious must for some Republicans, others would push to include measures to address the cost of living, elections, farm aid, and more.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Though Pasta was not a traditional Italian restaurant, offering only a couple of appetizers and desserts and pasta dishes, the glut was obvious.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • Instead, the conjecture addresses a specific class of quantum computations and the conditions under which their apparent advantage can be reproduced classically.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Cavaliers freshman quarterback Hassir Houston had to be carried off the field with an apparent leg injury late in the first half but returned in the fourth quarter.
    — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • Nowhere is this misperception more evident than in looking at current electoral politics and domestic and foreign policy.
    — Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Not a whole lot has gone the NC State Wolfpack's way this season, and that was never more evident than after what the Duke Blue Devils did to them on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • Congress should fund that capacity and require clear schedules for resolving interrupted awards and disbursing recovery support.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Let’s also be clear, Kristen, that securing our border is still popular with the American people.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • All rooms have private pools and decks, and are connected to distinct, individual communal areas with pools, firepits, and dining areas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Variant analysis identified 948 distinct vulnerabilities behind those exploits.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinct
Adjective
  • Model procedures should provide timely notice, straightforward requests, and alternative assignments without academic penalties.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Putting the whole thing together looks a little bit like a DIY project, but according to the creators, the setup process is quite straightforward.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of straightforward

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“Unmistakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmistakable. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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