as in irrefutable
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
incontrovertible facts that left the jury with no choice but to convict
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Recent Examples of incontrovertible
The economic case is incontrovertible.
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Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This time, at least, the decision was incontrovertible by the letter of the law.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
In much of the world, this sentiment would seem incontrovertible, even obvious.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
In addition, incontrovertible statistics have long documented America’s rate of intimate partner violence against women.
—Elliot Williams, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontrovertible
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Now, technology has placed this once seemingly irrefutable source of truth under threat.—
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An 0-3 record writes its own irrefutable story, and a critical late Tagovailoa interception was its punctuation.—
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But that this was a transformative moment — for good or bad — seemed indisputable.—
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That being said, the numbers are indisputable.—
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That is to say, there is no one pure ur-movie, unblemished and incontestable.—
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Despite the discouraging tendency these days to see everything through a political prism, the science itself is incontestable and apolitical: Climate change is caused by human activity, primarily the use fossil fuels, like coal, oil and gas.—
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No conclusive plan has been formed to either engage in talks with another professional sports team or repurpose the current site of Arrowhead Stadium – though Lucas and LeVota, respectively, said the city and county could explore both in the next five years.—
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While there is no conclusive evidence indicating a best time to drink aloe vera gel for digestive health, consuming it at specific times may support different health goals.—
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As Chief Creative Officer at the time, Sarandos did have ultimate greenlight authority, and his role in Stranger Things‘ success is undeniable.—
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Juliano’s undeniable, raw talent put him at the top of our list.—
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What is unquestionable is that like millions of other anguished parents, Rob and Michele struggled with how to help their troubled son.—
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That tug-and-pull conflict between them exemplifies how adults invalidate children’s perspectives, assuming that their age has granted them unquestionable certitude.—
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In 2025, Rebecca Yarros is that genre’s indubitable champion.—
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But while the trajectory is indubitable, the ascent is far from smooth, as Ghana’s recent experiences neatly encapsulate.—
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But in terms of execution, control, and unarguable results?—
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But the unarguable fact is that the federal government would be providing less money to pay for health care for the roughly 72 million Americans on Medicaid.—
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“Incontrovertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontrovertible. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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