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as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
few of the candidates have yet staked out unequivocal positions on the hot-button issues
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
the directions on the vial state in clear and unequivocal language that the drug should not be taken by pregnant women
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Recent Examples of unequivocal
The Chinese Communist Party is unequivocal in its demands to bring Taiwan back under mainland control.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The mayor said Cappello has his unequivocal support as well as that of the City Council and animal welfare organizations like PAWS Chicago.
—Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Only one felony child endangerment charge yielded an unequivocal acquittal, and involved O’Connor’s son.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Jordan’s late-in-the-game triumph over expected Actor Award frontrunner Timothée Chalamet feels like the unequivocal turning point in the Best Actor race.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2026
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The mayor said Cappello has his unequivocal support as well as that of the City Council and animal welfare organizations like PAWS Chicago.
—Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Only one felony child endangerment charge yielded an unequivocal acquittal, and involved O’Connor’s son.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Jordan’s late-in-the-game triumph over expected Actor Award frontrunner Timothée Chalamet feels like the unequivocal turning point in the Best Actor race.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequivocal
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The point of dropping bombs in Cuba, then, wouldn’t be to subdue the Cuban armed forces so much as to produce a visible, unmistakable rupture—a before and after that Trump can point to.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The message to investors is unmistakable.—
Jeff Coller,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The law gives immigration judges significant discretion to suspend public access to court proceedings — they are required to close hearings in matters involving spousal abuse and minor children, for example, unless there’s explicit direction from the affected people to do otherwise.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The United States and Israel have pursued a high-stakes geopolitical objective in Iran with the explicit aim of reshaping regional power balances, but the unintended consequence may be an equally profound reshaping of financial market regimes.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chapman followed with an RBI single, and the crowd cheered as many fans jumped to their feet in obvious relief.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The voice on Lars’s tablet insisted that teaching was one of the most obvious tasks to delegate to humanoids.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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There is a definite downside, though.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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One definite booking is the Gene Simmons Legends of Rock Expo in Las Vegas in late September where Dave will appear alongside Simmons, Disturbed bassist John Moyer, Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice, Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice, and Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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Then Evans made another 3, prompting Pitino to turn his back in apparent disbelief.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The White House’s inability to grasp the agency of others — its apparent lack of a theory of mind for everyone outside its walls — gives Democrats, especially, a distinct advantage.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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He then was sent back to the IceHogs, a somewhat surprising move given the Hawks’ need for a definitive shooter outside of Bedard.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to Federal Donuts Founders In addition to recipes, the new Federal Donuts book also includes a definitive guide to donuts across the country.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ri’s process is evident in the surfaces themselves — scratched, layered, built up, and worn down.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Wilson’s Defense of Batula Amid Kyle Cooke Drama Wilson’s closeness to Batula was already evident to viewers this season, particularly during a tense on‑camera argument between Batula and Cooke that escalated late one night.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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He was suspected as part of the teenage crew that gained notoriety in January 2025 for breaking into a pair of R trains and moving them at speeds up to 30 mph along a section of express track in Brooklyn.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The 9 local and express buses combined to make up about two-thirds of VRT’s annual ridership, according to a 2019 study on the State Street corridor.—
Mark Dee
March 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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