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
Though China was not mentioned by name, the subtext was unmistakable.
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 June 2025
The pattern is unmistakable: just as Enron triggered SOX, AI governance failures will trigger mandatory expertise requirements.
—Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The symbolism of the decision to target this base—the same one that U.S. President Donald Trump visited only two months ago during his tour of Gulf states, and one located in a country that maintains close ties to and shares an offshore gas field with Iran—is unmistakable.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
The triumphalism in the White House is also unmistakable.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 June 2025
The pattern is unmistakable: just as Enron triggered SOX, AI governance failures will trigger mandatory expertise requirements.
—Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The symbolism of the decision to target this base—the same one that U.S. President Donald Trump visited only two months ago during his tour of Gulf states, and one located in a country that maintains close ties to and shares an offshore gas field with Iran—is unmistakable.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
The triumphalism in the White House is also unmistakable.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmistakable
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Consolidation by the end of the decade The future of other brands is less obvious, but consolidation among the mainstream brands is likely before the end of the decade.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But for me, the biggest thing is the collaborations, which are so obvious.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The apparent docking of the two satellites last week suggests SJ-21 is the target for SJ-25's refueling demonstration, and US officials are watching.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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The disconnect is apparent: students want to build careers around emerging technology, but traditional education isn’t teaching them how.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The club’s communication has not helped, though noticeable strides in transparency have been evident since the saga of Alvarez’s undiagnosed hand fracture.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The relaxation is evident in displays of locals stretched out in the various parks in this very green city, some bordering the Spree, the river that bisects it.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Linkin Park manages to push three distinct projects north on the same chart at the same time, as consumption of the Grammy-winning act’s catalog continues to grow.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Among the graffiti was a drawing of a crying woman with a distinct Flavian period hairstyle, as well as the Greek alphabet.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The extent of the driver’s injuries were not immediately clear.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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Establishing clear protocols for collaborative action and conducting regular stress tests and drills—simulating everything from accidents to public health emergencies—helps identify vulnerabilities and familiarizes all parties with their roles before a real crisis hits.—
Daniel Brillman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Trent Sherfield Starting point: This group looks from here like a pretty straightforward set.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Textor’s relationship with Palace has been far from straightforward over his four-year involvement.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Unmistakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmistakable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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