UNMISTAKABLE Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

unmistakable

adjective

ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl

Definition of unmistakable

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 brass, the percussion, the unmistakable sound of banda, all carrying a piece of home. — Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Now completed by his son, David Greaves, this documentary offers an intimate time capsule of a generation’s wit, debates and unmistakable style — inviting audiences to spend an evening in the company of history. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Over the course of twelve years of research and writing, the evidence was, to my mind, unmistakable. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 That’s the unmistakable takeaway from the Justice Department’s last-ditch attempt to undermine the Revolution Wind development off the coast of Rhode Island. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmistakable

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Aside from obvious fixes like leaking ceilings and sagging floors, the layout, which was chopped up into a warren of tight quarters, needed a full gut to allow the space to breathe and gain more light.

— Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
The best way to alleviate the pressure, therefore, is not to wait on a return but to avoid stringing together so many obvious passing downs that allow the edge rushers to tee off.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of obvious

Adjective

One account describes an unusual encounter that raises questions about the object’s flight characteristics and apparent lack of detectable heat.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Commenters seem amused by the apparent gaffe and have chosen to convey their feelings through a plethora of puns, jokes and memes.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of apparent

Adjective

Though 57% of voters say the Democratic Party does not have a clear vision for the future, Republicans hold no advantage in this category either, according to a CBS News poll released on Sunday.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
With no side holding a clear majority, a deadlock, a minority government, a unity government – or another election – are all plausible outcomes.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of clear

Adjective

Ideas can be measured through semantic distance, which is a way of quantifying how distinct individual concepts are.

— Roger Beaty, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026
Netflix logged 21 positions spread over 18 series, the broadest range of distinct titles of the platforms the report examined.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinct

Adjective

After winning a prize in a juried exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, American Gothic—which reproduced well in newsprint thanks to those straightforward, geometric forms—became a sensation.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
That alone imbues this series with compellingly straightforward stakes.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of straightforward

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