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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
Beverly Hills clear-cut more than 50 ficus trees as part of a sidewalk renovation project before a judge ordered the city to stop via a preliminary injunction.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
While these classifications have been widely used, recent research suggests that the distinctions may not be as clear-cut as once believed.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
Sherwood cleanly picked off MacKinnon’s pass, turned on the jets to turn it into a clear-cut breakaway and roofed a perfect shot in the top corner.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
The global numbers fall within the margin of error to some extent, but the US numbers seem more clear-cut.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
While these classifications have been widely used, recent research suggests that the distinctions may not be as clear-cut as once believed.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
Sherwood cleanly picked off MacKinnon’s pass, turned on the jets to turn it into a clear-cut breakaway and roofed a perfect shot in the top corner.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
The global numbers fall within the margin of error to some extent, but the US numbers seem more clear-cut.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-cut
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Making obvious your goal of understanding is a powerful way of creating goodwill.Kurt Gray, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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There is an obvious set of two scoring lines and two shutdown lines available.Murat Ates, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Between the lines: Most housing experts, both liberals and conservatives, say the key to privatization is giving these entities an explicit guarantee of a federal backstop in case things go badly.Felix Salmon, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Yale University has no explicit policy on AI and college essays, but the admissions office devoted an entire podcast to the subject.Brad Tuttle, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some of that was apparent in 2024 as cybersecurity incidents at UnitedHealth Group and Crowdstrike had unexpected and unprecedented impacts.Bob Zukis, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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That apparent indifference on this key question will force the House and Senate to attempt to resolve their differences among themselves.Axios, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, though, this is an out-of-favour player arriving on loan for five months, so there is a definite ceiling to the excitement.Alex Brodie, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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This one looks like a definite must-see for families.Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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For lovers of this unmistakable design, here’s an ode to the Tank.Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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The unmistakable smell of cigar smoke hung in the air.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Jerry said nothing definitive about his head coach returning, but this potential extension of the relationship will come down to the specifics.Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2025
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However, other studies have shown no benefits—or even negative results—highlighting the need for further research before drawing definitive conclusions.Lindsey DeSoto, RD, LD, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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The sky was clear Saturday when the Rams went through drills in preparation for their NFC wild-card game against the Minnesota Vikings.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Real Challenges of Transformation While the potential is clear, digital transformation often encounters significant barriers.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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The inclusion of each specific gear type was chosen based on widespread adoption by hunters in Idaho and neighboring states.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Testers consider performance across four primary categories: efficacy, safety (including ease of use), research and the science behind specific claims, as well as product value.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Clear-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-cut. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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