1
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
Although this season will go down as an unequivocal disappointment for the Sixers, there have been a few silver linings.
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, there was also an unequivocal consensus against peace on any terms, and so nationwide resistance should continue until Ukraine receives an acceptable peace.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The answer — as pointed jokes at the president’s expense volleyed across the historic room, now a front line of the culture war — was an unequivocal yes.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
China rules out supplying peacekeeping forces Asked about reports speculating that China might send peacekeepers to Ukraine to enforce any future peace deal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded Monday with an unequivocal no.
—TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, there was also an unequivocal consensus against peace on any terms, and so nationwide resistance should continue until Ukraine receives an acceptable peace.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The answer — as pointed jokes at the president’s expense volleyed across the historic room, now a front line of the culture war — was an unequivocal yes.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
China rules out supplying peacekeeping forces Asked about reports speculating that China might send peacekeepers to Ukraine to enforce any future peace deal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded Monday with an unequivocal no.
—TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequivocal
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Immediate Action Required: The urgency is unmistakable.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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His speech contained an unmistakable warning for Bolsonaro.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Their strong sense of preparedness and diligence often brings greater discipline to board discussions, prompting more thoughtful questions and more explicit expectations.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Without supervision or regulation, kids can easily stumble upon explicit material, including violent and extremist content, that can lead to mental distress, desensitization and a warped perception of the world around them.—
Richard Wistocki,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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In its wildest moments, Coogler’s film seems like a collision of Lovecraft Country with True Blood, though more obvious comparisons will likely be drawn to From Dusk Till Dawn.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Call me crazy, but there’s a definite pulp feel to all the prison scenes and sets, too.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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For everything else, pause until there is more clarity – Effective leaders are realistic about their ability to set a definite plan in the early days of tariffs.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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To a casual observer, the difference between o1 and o1-pro might not be immediately apparent, yet the performance gap in business tasks can be substantial.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is most apparent in the different choices of former President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2025
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Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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For instance, under both the Biden and Trump administrations, certain tattoos have been seen as near definitive signs of TdA membership.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Political representatives are sensitive to elections, as is evident in the close races in Florida on April 1.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Clark's influence on the popularity of women's basketball over the last year has been evident in various statistics.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The new console will be backwards compatible — able to play physical and digital Switch games — but users will need to purchase a microSD express memory card for the Switch 2.—
Ryan Kryska,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Terminating funding for direct legal representation for unaccompanied children, without any plan to ensure continuity in representation, potentially violates Congress’s express directive in the TVRPA and ORR’s [Office of Refugee Resettlement] own commitments in the Foundational Rule.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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