1
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
looked at his neighbor's new car with unambiguous envy
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
an unambiguous declaration of his love for her
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Recent Examples of unambiguous
But the family caregivers in these groups were unambiguous: The most important thing government can do for them is to provide a cash benefit.
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Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Legal scholars across the ideological spectrum largely agree that the clause is unambiguous.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
International law is unambiguous that humanitarian relief cannot be denied to put pressure on a civilian population.
—Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
Labeling articles as veering too much to the left or to the right, would mean having clear, unambiguous data on what can be considered belonging to the former or to the latter, and weighting them fairly and appropriately, which is no easy task.
—Federico Guerrini, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Legal scholars across the ideological spectrum largely agree that the clause is unambiguous.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
International law is unambiguous that humanitarian relief cannot be denied to put pressure on a civilian population.
—Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
Labeling articles as veering too much to the left or to the right, would mean having clear, unambiguous data on what can be considered belonging to the former or to the latter, and weighting them fairly and appropriately, which is no easy task.
—Federico Guerrini, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unambiguous
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But just as the rise of AI will be obvious in the ads, the challenges facing the entertainment business will also be reflected.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Viewing it now, the movie’s influence and prescience are more obvious than ever.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Folks responding on Reddit overwhelmingly sided with the spouse who shared the story and many had explicit words for the OP's significant other.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Teaming must become more deliberate, more explicit, more clearly scaffolded and more deeply ingrained in the culture of the group.—
Jeffrey R. Wilson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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The low-key pair stepped out in casual duds to grab lunch, with the Twilight star sporting a messy topknot in an unmistakable platinum shade.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2025
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An older technique that is once again covering masks across the NHL this season is painting on top of chrome to give the mask an unmistakable shine.—
Jesse Granger,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The most apparent sign of a mouse infestation in a home is droppings near food sources, such as kitchen cabinets, pantries, and under furniture.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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But going against Boozer, the gulf in their skill sets was apparent.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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What the possibly dirty text messages involving Hutchinson might say or who sent them isn’t clear.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Effective communication fosters trust, reduces listener fatigue, and signals authority through clear, confident speech.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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How did the character of Joel—who is not a straightforward psychopath, if there is such a thing—come to you?—
Deborah Treisman,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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That’s where this straightforward supplement from Now Foods comes in, with nothing but 10,000 mcg of biotin.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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That was evident when the Panthers went with Cade Mays over Christensen at center.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though the disproportionate dangers of flying in Alaska were evident both then and now, the Douglas C-54D Skymaster carrying Joyce, Jones and 42 others was well equipped to handle what was supposed to be a routine transit flight.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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The relationship between hardware and software is equally similar and distinct—both serve the disabled community, but both serve in different ways, with some individuals requiring one over the other.—
Grant Stoner,
WIRED,
30 Jan. 2025
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This set features 12 tracks that showcase the duo’s distinct artistic vision and musical identity.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Unambiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unambiguous. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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