1
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a clear-cut case of plagiarism that resulted in her immediate dismissal
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
clear-cut instructions that even an idiot should be able to follow
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Recent Examples of clear-cut
Polar plunges and ice baths have become trendy ways to aid various ailments, but a new analysis suggests that the benefits of submerging yourself in freezing water aren’t entirely clear-cut.
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Maggie O'Neill, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
Nothing is simple or clear-cut about this team, which housed then-Top 25 Creighton and beat No. 6 Houston.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Findings from nutrition research is rarely clear-cut because diet is just one of many behaviors and lifestyle factors affecting health, but the simplicity of using food and supplements as a cure-all is especially seductive.
—Aimee Pugh Bernard, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
For all of the shock and awe, the answer seems about as clear-cut as Karen’s DUI conviction.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
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Maggie O'Neill, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
Nothing is simple or clear-cut about this team, which housed then-Top 25 Creighton and beat No. 6 Houston.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Findings from nutrition research is rarely clear-cut because diet is just one of many behaviors and lifestyle factors affecting health, but the simplicity of using food and supplements as a cure-all is especially seductive.
—Aimee Pugh Bernard, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
For all of the shock and awe, the answer seems about as clear-cut as Karen’s DUI conviction.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-cut
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Trent Frederic is going to be a very popular guy if the Bruins decide to sell, but old friend Nico Sturm would be an obvious target if the answer above is yes. 23.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2025
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But Heffernan's greatest sustainability goal is obvious: keeping this landmark preserved for future generations.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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At the Department of Defense, the direction has been explicit.—
Karen Hao,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2025
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But their disdain for the city has rarely been so explicit.—
Campbell Robertson,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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That danger was apparent when formaldehyde in plywood used to build temporary trailer homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina sickened dozens of people.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s been apparent in the last several years that the number of corporate CMOs is going down.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Low-temperature whites were yellowish and warm, while high-temp whites had a definite blueish hue and were much more brilliant.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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There has been a definite shift in mentality; Newcastle are no longer intimidated by these quality teams — or their own history.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The entire capsule collection features quirky touches evocative of Johnson’s idiosyncratic and unmistakable approach to fashion.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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And so the passion that the Japanese fans have for the game of baseball (was unmistakable).—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, Il Giardino, like Radici, takes on the form of an inner narrative, an analysis, and a catharsis—an ongoing exploration of the self, without a definitive solution.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her presence at various London TV Screenings events, cheerfully networking with senior execs and marketing bosses, was a clear olive branch to a group of distribution behemoths who, in honesty, would probably prefer MIP London didn’t exist.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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The different license plates that exist in the West Bank—yellow for Israelis, green for Palestinians—are explained in order to make clear the inequality between the two friends, the roads that only Yuval can drive down.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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These ratings don't break down precisely when people are tuning in or specific listener demographics.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Some concern over Tesla involves the company’s performance, while others are specific to Musk, who is spending much of his time in Washington D.C Consumers are also growing worried about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the economy.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Clear-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-cut. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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