as in certainly
without any question
an incontrovertibly accurate measurement of the height of the mountain
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Recent Examples of incontrovertibly
When the optics are incontrovertibly bad, start selling the illusion.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Nissan Leaf The third-generation of the Nissan Leaf is incontrovertibly the best.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2025
There’s something sacred about that—something incontrovertibly magical.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 9 Sep. 2025
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Nissan Leaf The third-generation of the Nissan Leaf is incontrovertibly the best.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2025
There’s something sacred about that—something incontrovertibly magical.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontrovertibly
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What Bryant explains is that the Giants locker room almost certainly doesn't care about someone's political opinions.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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On Saturday night, the rapper’s first headlining solo show since at least 2019 was certainly a reinforcement that Jay-Z is still one of the best rappers alive, if not the preeminent emcee of his generation.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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Celebrities dress to impress at Cannes, and Dern’s outfit at this year’s film festival definitely hit the mark.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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In between those two events, this rising pop star from New Zealand — boasting a sound that would definitely appeal to fans of Lorde — sat down with me for interview in the media room at BottleRock.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The Avalanche, however wounded, however shamed, however desperate, surely know better than to cross it.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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To begin with, the community is run by Blaine Shaw (Seth Numrich), surely the slickest scammer of old folks since John Mahoney’s nursing-home embezzler in 1989’s Say Anything.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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The crew here were clearly taught well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Michelle, who asked that her last name not be published, remembers the day clearly.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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While the station lacked the grandeur of its predecessors, the rats could sure scuttle in conveniently.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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And the Phillies, who are 19-8 since beginning the season 9-19, sure seem like a team the Padres will be battling for a playoff spot.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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That’s probably why the influencer chose to tow the cephalopod in a tank riding on a skateboard, complete with what appears to be a wireless aerator to supply the critter with oxygen.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Researchers and organizations working on the front lines with the city’s homeless population would probably disagree.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Set the scene Hamilton Island is undoubtedly the most glamorous in the archipelago, thanks to its high-end clientele who dock their yachts at the marina or land their jets at the Whitsundays’ only island airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That’s the chess match aspect that’s undoubtedly playing out behind the scenes.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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“Incontrovertibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontrovertibly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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