as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a glint in his eye that was an unmistakable expression of greed
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Recent Examples of unmistakable
The tone was unmistakable: middle-manager embarrassment.
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Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2025
This series of photos highlights an unmistakable identity that speaks purely to rural Minnesota.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The brand has a unique way of translating the unmistakable design and timeless elegance of icons like the Porsche 911 into lifestyle products.
—Chris Gardner For The Hollywood Reporter, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
In talking to more than 20 people about Johnson’s background and rise through the business, two things were unmistakable.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unmistakable
Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2025
This series of photos highlights an unmistakable identity that speaks purely to rural Minnesota.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The brand has a unique way of translating the unmistakable design and timeless elegance of icons like the Porsche 911 into lifestyle products.
—Chris Gardner For The Hollywood Reporter, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
In talking to more than 20 people about Johnson’s background and rise through the business, two things were unmistakable.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unmistakable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmistakable
Adjective
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Doohan faces Colapinto questions There were two obvious topics facing Alpine drivers Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Trent Frederic is going to be a very popular guy if the Bruins decide to sell, but old friend Nico Sturm would be an obvious target if the answer above is yes. 23.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That danger was apparent when formaldehyde in plywood used to build temporary trailer homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina sickened dozens of people.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s been apparent in the last several years that the number of corporate CMOs is going down.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, sensuality is its muse, which is evident in the aphrodisiac-esque notes.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The foreign policy shift was evident, as European leaders visited Trump this week at the White House to talk about reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is classic mosaic evolution, where different parts of the anatomy evolve at distinct rates.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Resisting the label of fusion, Twitty describes the dish as an homage to flavors that highlights the intersections between distinct culinary traditions.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The clear back lets the iPad's design come through, and while the display cover can fold into the same two viewing angles, covering the screen actually puts it to sleep here.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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The different license plates that exist in the West Bank—yellow for Israelis, green for Palestinians—are explained in order to make clear the inequality between the two friends, the roads that only Yuval can drive down.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, the story is straightforward, but the answers are not.—
David John Chávez,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The journey to becoming one of basketball’s elite players wasn’t always straightforward for Gray.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Unmistakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmistakable. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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