1
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a clear-cut case of plagiarism that resulted in her immediate dismissal
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2
as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
clear-cut instructions that even an idiot should be able to follow
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Recent Examples of clear-cut
The last word: The Panthers’ plan with Hekker doesn’t seem as clear-cut as the Jansen and Pineiro situations.
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Joseph Person, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Flares seem more clear-cut: hip- and thigh-hugging pants that dramatically kick out at the knee.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
Yet the distinction between value and growth isn’t always clear-cut.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
In the end, the pair battled all the way to the final horn, but unlike their first fight, the identity of the winner seemed much more clear-cut.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clear-cut
Joseph Person, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Flares seem more clear-cut: hip- and thigh-hugging pants that dramatically kick out at the knee.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
Yet the distinction between value and growth isn’t always clear-cut.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
In the end, the pair battled all the way to the final horn, but unlike their first fight, the identity of the winner seemed much more clear-cut.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clear-cut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-cut
Adjective
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This year organizers are acknowledging openly what’s been obvious for a while.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Along with the quarterback position after releasing Rodgers, which is obvious, the Jets will need multiple new wide receivers after releasing Adams, two new tight ends, and a right tackle, and that’s just on the offensive side of the team.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Being explicit and deliberate in communicating timely health advice is critical, particularly during a deadly disease outbreak.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Zelenskyy had been pressing the White House for explicit security guarantees, to no avail.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Elvia Anaya, administrative specialist at Omni Laundry, told Rivet that the upsides of producing in L.A. are readily apparent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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On a separate note, a major situation around fertility or a child could be apparent.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Focus Features‘ Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu deepsea diver thriller Last Breath off a B+, 4 1/2 stars PostTrak and a 61% definite recommend is only filing $7.3M for the three-day.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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The height adjustment is a definite plus, and the display, overall, is a pleasure to work with.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Although the translations into English are awkward, especially across the differences in poetic rhyme scheme and structure, the sentiment is unmistakable.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Charismatic slacker Raj and uptight striver Mir aren’t just foils for each other; their mutual love is unmistakable, which gives weight to the looming prospect that the stress of salvaging Baba’s empire could tear them apart.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Alamo Lamar, March 7, 3 p.m. Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror From humble origins as a London fringe theater play to its meteoric rise, fall and resurrection as the biggest cult film of all time, this is the definitive story of the Rocky Horror Show.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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According to multiple reputable sources, including Reuters, CoinDesk, Economic Times and Bloomberg, these influential voices are: Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Too many people view the risks of illness from the vaccine as outweighing the risk of getting measles itself, and what’s abundantly clear now is that the risk of getting measles is increasing.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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Only when implemented with clear objectives and measurable outcomes can AI enhance customer experience, streamline workflows and drive efficiency.—
Abhi Maheshwari,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The company recorded a provision for credit losses on loans of $2.1 million, compared to $749,000 in the previous year, reflecting an increase in loan balances and specific reserves.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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To determine the child’s age, scientists extracted a specific amino acid called hydroxyproline from collagen in the bones.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Clear-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-cut. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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