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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
His first year in Denver has been an unequivocal success, even as Harvey has had obvious growing pains in the NFL with vision and hitting inside lanes.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
The late queen was unequivocal that there could be no half-in, half-out arrangement for the Sussexes.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Rodgers is unequivocal that Allen should be the all-time leader.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Dec. 2025
Amid all of those, though, is an exclamation point, a certainty, an unequivocal major positive moving forward.
—Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequivocal
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The power dynamics were unmistakable.—
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Tuscany Tuscany, with its historic estates and that unmistakable golden light, remains one of Italy’s most beloved honeymoon regions.—
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Without explicit training, civil servants risk assuming that a system that writes like an expert also counts like one.—
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In addition, explicit prohibitions on shooting at vehicles are largely absent from the law, which means that officers responsible for fatal shootings of drivers that appear to violate departmental policies still often escape criminal penalties.—
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The proximity to Lincoln Center was an obvious draw for musicians, and renters included an avant-garde composer on the sixth floor, a bassist on the fourth, and an opera teacher on the ground level.—
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After successfully training rookie Jackson West, Angela sets her sights on becoming a detective while trying to ignore her obvious chemistry with defense attorney Wesley Evers (Shawn Ashmore).—
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The newest, pinkest addition to Orlando Auto Museum was a definite fixer-upper.—
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The designer anticipates a definite shift from floral to geometric motifs, with bold color-blocking techniques that will set the tone in a room.—
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Two people suffered life-threatening injuries and a suspect has been arrested in connection with an apparent stabbing in San Francisco on Saturday evening, police said.—
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For many of the previous 120 days, Tara tells Thomas what is happening to her, and convinces him of her situation through her apparent clairvoyance.—
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The testing process is built for speed and discretion, delivering a definitive answer in approximately two minutes.—
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Without any definitive answers just yet, there's been lots of speculation in the local press, including questions about whether the couple were murdered or died by suicide.—
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This is a dynamic that is evident to anybody who shops in the category.—
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But corruption, a decline in oil production and economic policies led to a crisis that became evident in 2012.—
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The retailer said on Christmas Eve alone, 77% of digital orders were fulfilled via the express option.—
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The Carlton is the third Rocco Forte hotel, after Hotel de Russie in Rome and The Balmoral in Edinburgh, to introduce the Forte Vita Bar for express facials, hair blowouts, and nail services.—
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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