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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2
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
The Philadelphia Phillies don't have a clear-cut closer, and the New York Mets have a pretty thin bullpen as well.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
The Dolphins have no clear-cut No. 1 or No. 2 cornerback on the roster after trading Jalen Ramsey and releasing Kendall Fuller.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
The case that seems clear-cut based on a summary report may tell a completely different story when your expert examines the complete forensic file comprehensively.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
In fact, they have now been linked to a potential trade for a clear-cut starting option.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
The Dolphins have no clear-cut No. 1 or No. 2 cornerback on the roster after trading Jalen Ramsey and releasing Kendall Fuller.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
The case that seems clear-cut based on a summary report may tell a completely different story when your expert examines the complete forensic file comprehensively.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
In fact, they have now been linked to a potential trade for a clear-cut starting option.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-cut
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Mountains are always there, but another form of turbulence can seemingly appear from nowhere, with no obvious visual cues to warn pilots.—
Renée Rigdon,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nowhere is that more obvious or more urgent than in education.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These tools can help detect harmful symbols, explicit imagery or copyright violations before content is published.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The season one finale concluded with Laurel getting attacked by Eugene’s (Moosa Mostafa) bees, though there was no explicit confirmation of her death.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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And its author has become the namesake of this phenomenon of apparent contradictions.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The apparent change to his game, the sacrifice and compromise of the individual in favour of the collective, has delivered five major trophies and taken him to the very top of the sport.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Partnerships, as always, will be a definite accelerant but a high degree of critical capability should probably be insourced given the winds of change currently sweeping across the landscape of geopolitics.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Nobody 2 is prime with older guys with solid total awareness and definite interest climbing.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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The unmistakable pink building still features cliff diving, roaming mariachi performers, and lovingly over-the-top decor, but now the food isn’t too bad, either.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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This feels worth acknowledging because almost every home with them, no matter how expensive the litter box, shares that unmistakable aroma.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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There were no final goodbyes, Ulrich said, because nobody felt that this was the definitive end.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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From that group, there is no definitive All-Star or All-NBA component.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Live, her shows feature virtuoso playing and clear, strong country vocal stylings, mixed with a relaxed air that feels akin to jam session-style pickin' parties.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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Here are a few key techniques to make your content AI-friendly: • Structure For Clarity: Use clear headlines, subheadings, bullet points and short paragraphs.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, there have been some signs of recovery, with a focus on specific sectors like technology and pharmaceuticals.—
Ritika Gupta,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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What isn’t typical is that the city isn’t being specific about why Leung is being let go.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Clear-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-cut. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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