as in irrefutable
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
the prosecutor painstakingly built an irrefragable case
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Sunday’s celebration over a second straight Stanley Cup is the irrefutable proof Zito was right to boldly change what had just won a Presidents’ Trophy — to fix what didn’t seem broken but was — and hire Maurice to shepherd that transformation.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025 -
The former first lady’s irrefutable star power is also the exception: Since the late 2000s, Sherald has built her career by depicting everyday Black Americans, becoming a leader among a generation committed to representing those previously overlooked by our art institutions.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Plus, with about half the country distrustful of Trump regardless, the public will likely expect incontrovertible evidence of a severe setback to Iran's nuclear capabilities.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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According to incontrovertible evidence, the bombings were carried out by the Federal Security Service (FSB) precisely to bring Putin to power.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
15 May 2025
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First, as Paul points out, laboratory tests may not be conclusive or may appear normal, even when the patient is clearly experiencing abnormal symptoms.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
7 July 2025
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Replay seemed to show LeMahieu getting in under Sánchez’s tag, but a lack of conclusive evidence led to the original call being upheld after a review.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Campbell’s talent and tape are indisputable, but so is his mediocre arm length.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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What's indisputable is that one pull factor for the U.S. is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long, complicated relationship with recent American presidents.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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Because there is an unquestionable love for the material and a passion for the goofier, larger-than-life scenarios of comic book lore.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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Country music's most beloved radio program is an unquestionable American pop cultural institution.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Lush greenery in wicker creates a cottage feel Wicker retaining walls add indubitable charm.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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The DeSantis announcement is an indubitable win for Musk.—
Scott Nover,
Quartz,
24 May 2023
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Second, combining data from different IoT devices revealed incontestable details of Alex Murdaugh’s activities.—
David Sella-Villa,
The Conversation,
24 June 2025
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The imperatives of tying India’s economic fortunes more closely to the transformations occurring in these regions are therefore incontestable, especially because India already faces strong impediments to translating its natural dominance within South Asia into lasting local hegemony.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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Unknown outcomes for so many negotiations leave supply chains with unanswerable questions.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
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Those larger questions might be unanswerable, but astrology’s longevity and popularity aren’t up for debate.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Irrefragable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrefragable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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