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
Granted, technology itself isn’t incontrovertible: In a study published in the Journal of Mammalogy in 2018, Elbroch found that tracking produced more reliable estimates of mountain lion kill rates than computer models based on satellite data.
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Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
The film stops short of claiming to have conclusively unmasked the creator of Bitcoin, absent incontrovertible proof.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
First, an uncomfortable and incontrovertible truth: Europeans and Americans have felt greater affinity and proximity—both cultural and geographic—to Ukraine, Ukrainians, and their struggle for freedom than to other countries and people in crisis.
—Nina Jankowicz, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2023
For careers such as electrical engineering and computer science, the value of symbolic logic, usually taught in sophomore year discrete mathematics courses, is incontrovertible.
—Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024
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Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
The film stops short of claiming to have conclusively unmasked the creator of Bitcoin, absent incontrovertible proof.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
First, an uncomfortable and incontrovertible truth: Europeans and Americans have felt greater affinity and proximity—both cultural and geographic—to Ukraine, Ukrainians, and their struggle for freedom than to other countries and people in crisis.
—Nina Jankowicz, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2023
For careers such as electrical engineering and computer science, the value of symbolic logic, usually taught in sophomore year discrete mathematics courses, is incontrovertible.
—Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontrovertible
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This video became a cornerstone of the prosecution’s case, providing irrefutable proof that Alex was lying about his whereabouts that night.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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In an effort to be exonerated from the murder of Harrison, Gutierrez asserts that DNA analysis of evidence collected at the crime scene can serve as irrefutable proof of his innocence.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 16 July 2024
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Competitive Edge and Future Prospects Dubai’s competitive advantage in luxury real estate is indisputable.Arash Jalili, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Still, Valéry’s eminence as a modernist is indisputable.Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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But for me, the main question isn’t necessarily the badness of the situation, which is incontestable.Sean Illing, Vox, 15 Oct. 2024
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In recent decades, neuroscientists have wrenched this millennia-old question from the grip of philosophers, recognizing that the connection between neuronal activity and conscious experience is incontestable.Lindsey Laughlin, Ars Technica, 10 July 2024
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Amnesty International just published conclusive evidence that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and continues to do so.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Atomic Energy Commission's investigation was not conclusive.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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The cultural impact of Challengers was undeniable this year.Naomi Osaka, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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As Milwaukee works to reestablish themselves as a bona fide Finals contender, Middleton’s impact will be undeniable.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Murphy is a powerhouse in Small Things Like These, and while the actor’s talent is unquestionable, his subtle, heartbreaking and yet restrained performance is brought even more to life when his character has to face Sister Mary, played by an impressively terrifying Emily Watson.Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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His impact on the success of the Eagles is unquestionable.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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The DeSantis announcement is an indubitable win for Musk.Scott Nover, Quartz, 24 May 2023
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There is all of a sudden one Way of Knowing which presents us with indubitable truths.Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2010
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The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, both of which had some unarguable successes and both of which ended with the Lakers losing to Denver in the playoffs.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
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Here, however, is a simple, clear, and unarguable case for taking immediate action.Mustafa Suleyman, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2023
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