1
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
looked at his neighbor's new car with unambiguous envy
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
an unambiguous declaration of his love for her
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Recent Examples of unambiguous
The solution, then, is a classic, unambiguous visual.
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2025
This foundational principle sets the tone and trajectory for productive discussions by establishing unambiguous objectives from the outset.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
President Trump’s unambiguous, if modest, electoral victory in November, riding a wave of public anger over Biden-era inflation, has pushed many Democrats to reorient their policy platforms toward cost of living issues.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
But no policy question starts out with complete and correct facts that point to an unambiguous conclusion.
—Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2025
This foundational principle sets the tone and trajectory for productive discussions by establishing unambiguous objectives from the outset.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
President Trump’s unambiguous, if modest, electoral victory in November, riding a wave of public anger over Biden-era inflation, has pushed many Democrats to reorient their policy platforms toward cost of living issues.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
But no policy question starts out with complete and correct facts that point to an unambiguous conclusion.
—Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unambiguous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unambiguous
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The impetus behind the spending boost—hundreds of billions of dollars in two separate packages—is obvious.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Porsha’s very obvious absence.m As the party moves outside for the big surprise, Shamea gets the ultimate birthday flex—a Rolls-Royce Cullinan.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rather than passing explicit judgment, the film provides a meditation on human dominance and the ethical dilemmas of our interactions with other species.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some businesses made their Southern roots explicit in their advertising.—
Kendra D. Boyd,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Broadcast’s reach advantage is north of 20 million homes; toss a rage-bait draw like the Blue Devils into the mix and last year’s results are going to take on the unmistakable contours of a fluke.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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In an age of standardized luxury, the resort stands apart – a testament to the power of family, the beauty of authentic hospitality and the unmistakable excellence that comes from a deep love of place and people.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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Fears of a possible constitutional crisis are on the rise following an apparent standoff between Donald Trump and a federal judge after the president was ordered to stop deportation flights traveling to El Salvador.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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No rhyme, reason, or apparent causality except that computers are just [unprintable expletives].—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
22 Mar. 2025
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With the data collected over the years, researchers were able to develop a clearer picture of the sharks’ movements and behavior patterns in the area.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The snap-down closure keeps your phone secure all day while the zippered interior has nine slots for cards, including a clear pocket for your ID.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Playing net-front is not as straightforward as going to the front of the net and standing there.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Although cannabis impairment detection is not as straightforward as with alcohol, police are still able to identify it.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That much was evident in the latest meeting as both sets of players gave everything to try to get one over the other in what has become a rivalry for the ages.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Conrad’s commitment to sustainable practices is evident in its daily operations.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Despite sounding the same, the sewing and cooking meanings may have distinct origins but evolved similarly in English.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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This fantasy set-up is the catalyst for a journey of reconnection for mother and father, May and Cody, across a variety of brilliantly distinct levels.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Unambiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unambiguous. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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