1
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
looked at his neighbor's new car with unambiguous envy
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
an unambiguous declaration of his love for her
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Recent Examples of unambiguous
The order—responding to an emergency request to prevent the immediate removal of Venezuelan migrants—was gratifyingly unambiguous.
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Reporting indicates that Iran’s objectives in these talks are unambiguous.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
His message was unambiguous: AI should augment, not replace, the scientific process.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
According to Ilia’s founder, the clean brand’s fans have been unambiguous in their desire for a clean brown version of the mascara to launch.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Reporting indicates that Iran’s objectives in these talks are unambiguous.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
His message was unambiguous: AI should augment, not replace, the scientific process.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
According to Ilia’s founder, the clean brand’s fans have been unambiguous in their desire for a clean brown version of the mascara to launch.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unambiguous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unambiguous
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Lionsgate post-Starz spin-off would be the most obvious choice, without the weight of cable networks on both sides and with a host of still-viable Lionsgate franchises including John Wick, The Hunger Games and Saw.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Sending in the National Guard was an obvious military flex, designed to to bait Angelenos while perhaps distracting Americans from Trump’s far greater troubles.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The study exposed fundamental limitations in exact computation, revealing that these systems fail to use explicit algorithms and reason inconsistently across similar puzzles.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Other insiders agreed, but argued permitting reform and more explicit federal support will be needed first.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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So, while Israel is flying the planes, the United States is sending an unmistakable message that its multi-decade strategic partnership with Israel is formidable in the face of threats from anti-American, anti-Western authoritarian regimes.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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An 'unmistakable' long-term trend In practice, investors want to keep their money in the market over decades, and many presidencies.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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When asked where Jean lived, Joseph gave an address that police later identified as Roseau’s, an apparent building on Snyder Ave.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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Overall, what stands out most positively about this limited edition is its apparent focus on capability and heritage over pure aesthetics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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The lake’s quiet coves and clear water also offer some of the South’s finest (and most underrated) fishing opportunities for fly anglers.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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Additionally, clear policies and upskilling programs aiming to educate the workforce on the new tools, starting from basic concepts to specialized training, can assist in driving adoption rates up.—
Michael Wegmüller,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The House previously approved a budget bill that contained a fairly straightforward provision to ban state AI regulation for 10 years.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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That's pretty straightforward — not something that will keep CBO analysts working overtime.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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This was especially evident this year by the numerous automakers participating in the three classes—Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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His contrition and regret were evident both through his words and his body language.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Pullman Market follows in the footsteps of Eataly before it, but this complex’s concepts are so much more distinct and delicious than anything that forebear has offered.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Research suggests disengagement isn't simply the absence of engagement but a distinct psychological state with its own antecedents and consequences.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Unambiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unambiguous. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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