nonambiguous

adjective

ˌnän-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs How to pronounce nonambiguous (audio)
Definition of nonambiguousnext
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation I need a nonambiguous "yes" or "no"

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonambiguous
  1. obvious
  2. unmistakable
  3. evident
  4. apparent
  5. straightforward
  6. clear
  7. distinct
Adjective
  • But what was once hard to fathom is now an obvious reality.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
  • In a race supposedly too close to call, the surprise wasn't that Trump won, which was always an obvious possibility, but how quickly the results took shape — this was supposed to take days, remember.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • Today’s in-store experience will often include elaborate displays, holiday scents wafting through the air, and the unmistakable sound of Christmas carols.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Colonial-style home, listed by Marjorie Galen of Sotheby’s International Realty, is painted an unmistakable bright yellow hue—as expected by its name—as an homage to the original Yellow Barn.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of unmistakable
Adjective
  • Most were evident when Newsom was elected governor in 2018, promising vigorous efforts to neutralize them, such as his ridiculous pledge to build 3.5 million units of housing, but most have become even more intractable during his reign.
    Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
  • That much was evident Saturday when the 49ers, as expected, took running back Christian McCaffrey off the injured reserve list and placed him on the 53-man roster.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • Sometimes the signs of emotional abuse are not immediately apparent, but the Hotline has a comprehensive section that provides more information, examples and options for determining next steps.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Finally, the animals in zoos are watched closely, so symptoms of illness become apparent quickly.
    Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • The most straightforward route to acquiring a shortstop is the free-agent market, where the two biggest names are Willy Adames and Ha-Seong Kim.
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • That said, not everyone needs such a robust package, and there are more straightforward solutions like iDrive Team worth considering in those instances.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • As research continues, there will develop a clearer understanding of how cannabis interacts with the immune system during viral infections.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Despite the confusion, the footage is a clear reminder that that yes, black bears will eat deer.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • The filing also details a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to fees and allowances paid to distributors for distinct services.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Carlos Osorio | Reuters Trump pulling the plug on Ukraine funding immediately would be an extreme scenario, according to economists at Berenberg Bank, but is a distinct possibility from a politician known for his unpredictability.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of distinct
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