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
Their skepticism is what’s brilliant about Gunn’s take: Contemporary audiences may also see the story of Superman, an alien adopted by Kansan farmers who raised him to use his powers for unambiguous good, as corny.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
This study is among the first to reveal that a belief in a just world may actually reduce condemnation of high-status individuals in morally unambiguous situations like cheating.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
While Zimmerman is troubled by the launches, Doug Kinne, who lives down the street, sees them as a pretty unambiguous good.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Authoritarian leaders also spread unambiguous disinformation with harmful consequences, such as the conspiracy theory that the 2020 election was stolen, which led to a violent and deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
—Sander Van Der Linden, Time, 6 May 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
This study is among the first to reveal that a belief in a just world may actually reduce condemnation of high-status individuals in morally unambiguous situations like cheating.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
While Zimmerman is troubled by the launches, Doug Kinne, who lives down the street, sees them as a pretty unambiguous good.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Authoritarian leaders also spread unambiguous disinformation with harmful consequences, such as the conspiracy theory that the 2020 election was stolen, which led to a violent and deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
—Sander Van Der Linden, Time, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unambiguous
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Not all primary headaches have obvious explanations.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The common denominator with all these issues is obvious.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
21 Aug. 2025
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The White House has so far been reluctant to make explicit promises, with Politico reporting that a top US official told transatlantic military leaders that Washington would play a minimal role in any European plan.—
Semafor Staff,
semafor.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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What to know In the EU and U.S. joint statement posted by both the European Commission and the White House on Aug. 21, there is no explicit mention or protection of spirits, leaving these products unprotected from future trade war attacks from either entity.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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At Re:One Clinic in Gangnam, the popularity of non-invasive beauty treatments is unmistakable.—
Carol RH Malasig,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The entrance is unmistakable—just look for the giant lion’s head.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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That much was apparent as Washington put on a show in the Dolphins’ 14-6 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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But when the team moved on to testing if the prosthesis could decode unstructured inner speech, the limitations of the BCI became quite apparent.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 Aug. 2025
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Here are a few key techniques to make your content AI-friendly: • Structure For Clarity: Use clear headlines, subheadings, bullet points and short paragraphs.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The logic is clear: federal funds, institutional oversight, and NCAA membership make universities easier to regulate than high school districts, which are governed by state athletic associations.—
Aaron S. Marks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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For certified cave divers, joining a dive here is remarkably straightforward.—
Jennifer Walker,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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So this was all set up in a very straightforward way.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Aug. 2025
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This greater understanding of how to effectively use AI was evident as brands used the technology in more compelling, smarter ways across campaigns.—
Emily Ketchen,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The same trend was evident at the World Artificial Intelligence Film Festival in Nice, where emotional storytelling prevailed over technical skill.—
Bogdan Nesvit,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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Each provider offers distinct benefits, from low introductory prices to high-speed fiber connections.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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To Advance Redistricting Map Hurricane Erin 2025 Tracker: Satellite Images, Graphics Show Growing Storm's Path 11:18 AM EDT Erik and Lyle could get separate results As Erik and Lyle Menendez face separate parole hearings, their distinct approaches to rehabilitation may influence the outcomes.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Unambiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unambiguous. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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