as in irrefutable
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
incontrovertible facts that left the jury with no choice but to convict
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Recent Examples of incontrovertible
When senators read from their self-aggrandizing scripts, the resemblance to play actors is incontrovertible.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Shareholder activism often comes down to making an incontrovertible argument.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
The evidence against the perpetrators was abundant and incontrovertible.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
For Nikki, who died Monday at 81, our future depends upon our willingness to learn from everyday Black folks’ refusal to accept status-quo cruelties as incontrovertible realities.
—L. Lamar Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Shareholder activism often comes down to making an incontrovertible argument.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
The evidence against the perpetrators was abundant and incontrovertible.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
For Nikki, who died Monday at 81, our future depends upon our willingness to learn from everyday Black folks’ refusal to accept status-quo cruelties as incontrovertible realities.
—L. Lamar Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontrovertible
Adjective
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Soulmates are a foundational idea in our romantic landscapes, but her logic is irrefutable.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
9 May 2025
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While these claims are not backed up by evidence, what is irrefutable is that Panama has a long history of Chinese culture within its borders, so much so that many consider dim sum a national tradition here.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 Apr. 2025
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One growing increasingly more indisputable as Claudia Pina dinks a curling effort in off Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton’s far post, putting Chelsea 3-0 down before half-time in their Champions League second-leg semi-final and the Stamford Bridge home crowd to a reality check no one wanted.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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With each passing year, the legacy Carey has crafted only becomes more indisputable.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the personal drama between them was incontestable.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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But for me, the main question isn’t necessarily the badness of the situation, which is incontestable.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
15 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps the most conclusive evidence assembled has been the 800 page report and interactive digital platform by experts at Forensic Architecture.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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The filmmakers are never conclusive about Enzo’s burgeoning sexuality nor his plans for the future, and that’s clearly by design.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Now retired with a good pension, his parents live comfortably, but their grind during those first two decades was undeniable.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Despite the simple words and soft pastel illustrations, the similarities between Sarah's real-life drama and the misfortunes that befall the cute, innocent forest animals are undeniable.—
Maureen Maher,
CBS News,
23 May 2025
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The mistakes that have been made are unquestionable, but many feel a new owner would create more uncertainty.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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What’s unquestionable is his ability to create and make shots.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Lush greenery in wicker creates a cottage feel Wicker retaining walls add indubitable charm.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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The DeSantis announcement is an indubitable win for Musk.—
Scott Nover,
Quartz,
24 May 2023
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But the unarguable fact is that the federal government would be providing less money to pay for health care for the roughly 72 million Americans on Medicaid.—
Nicholas Kristof,
The Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, both of which had some unarguable successes and both of which ended with the Lakers losing to Denver in the playoffs.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2024
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“Incontrovertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontrovertible. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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