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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
And while the 22-year-old sharpshooter has played an unequivocal role in greatly expanding the league’s popularity, Clark’s outsized impact may not be fully realized until Indiana exits the playoffs.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2024
Zack Snyder is coming off the unequivocal failure of four copies of two entries of Rebel Moon, his sprawling live-action sci-fi epic that was roasted by critics and not exactly embraced by even most of his loyal fans.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Sign up Child abuse specialists previously assumed that bleeding in the brain, brain swelling and retinal hemorrhages were unequivocal proof that someone violently shook a child.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 16 Sep. 2024
In this year’s Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s twelfth congressional district, for example, Representative Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat and unequivocal defender of Palestinian rights, was opposed by a local councilor, Bhavini Patel.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2024
Zack Snyder is coming off the unequivocal failure of four copies of two entries of Rebel Moon, his sprawling live-action sci-fi epic that was roasted by critics and not exactly embraced by even most of his loyal fans.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Sign up Child abuse specialists previously assumed that bleeding in the brain, brain swelling and retinal hemorrhages were unequivocal proof that someone violently shook a child.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 16 Sep. 2024
In this year’s Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s twelfth congressional district, for example, Representative Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat and unequivocal defender of Palestinian rights, was opposed by a local councilor, Bhavini Patel.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequivocal
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Today’s in-store experience will often include elaborate displays, holiday scents wafting through the air, and the unmistakable sound of Christmas carols.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Colonial-style home, listed by Marjorie Galen of Sotheby’s International Realty, is painted an unmistakable bright yellow hue—as expected by its name—as an homage to the original Yellow Barn.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Wiley has long been explicit about the erotic aspects of his work and the often fine line that separates admiration and exploitation.Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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The reason is clear: most Americans understand that Israel is fighting for its very survival against terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, whose explicit mission is to annihilate Israel.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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But what was once hard to fathom is now an obvious reality.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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In a race supposedly too close to call, the surprise wasn't that Trump won, which was always an obvious possibility, but how quickly the results took shape — this was supposed to take days, remember.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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There is a definite move happening toward using SAR satellites, said Juliana Suess, an associate with the German Institute for International and Security Affairs think tank based in Berlin.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Eastwood’s story runs on the bedrock of the unimpeachable, confident that there is a definite truth to be discovered about an event such as the killing of Kendall and that only malevolence or incompetence could prevent its discovery.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sometimes the signs of emotional abuse are not immediately apparent, but the Hotline has a comprehensive section that provides more information, examples and options for determining next steps.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Finally, the animals in zoos are watched closely, so symptoms of illness become apparent quickly.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Researchers have long thought that proto-cuneiform developed from these early accounting methods, but there was no definitive link to show how the transition occurred.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Most were evident when Newsom was elected governor in 2018, promising vigorous efforts to neutralize them, such as his ridiculous pledge to build 3.5 million units of housing, but most have become even more intractable during his reign.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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That much was evident Saturday when the 49ers, as expected, took running back Christian McCaffrey off the injured reserve list and placed him on the 53-man roster.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Employees package and sort express parcels at an e-commerce company on Nov. 1, 2024, around the Double 11 Shopping Festival in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province of China.Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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The ruling also meant the Justice Department needed a court order or the express cooperation from state and local officials to enter polling sites.DAVID NAKAMURA THE WASHINGTON POST, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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