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Unmistakable

adj.hopeful, thoughtfulwarm

What it means

So distinctive or clear that it cannot reasonably be confused with something else.

Reach for it when Identifying a sign, quality, sound, or identity with strong recognizability.

The recovered recording carries the singer's unmistakable husky warmth.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    tell-tale

    a small sign reveals the source

    not when can imply wrongdoing or an unwanted clue

  • everyday

    clear

    the signal or evidence is easy to perceive

    not when may still resemble another source

  • professional

    distinctive

    a recognizable quality sets something apart

    not when does not guarantee correct identification

  • professional

    signature

    a trait characteristically identifies its maker

    not when commercial or technical in some contexts

  • formal

    inconfusable

    confusion with alternatives is specifically excluded

    not when rare and stiff in ordinary English

  • literary

    indelible

    a quality leaves a lasting recognizable impression

    not when about permanence more than identification

Said against

3
  • ambiguous
  • indistinct
  • confusable

It naturally appears in

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  • unmistakable sign

    New shoots were an unmistakable sign that the willow survived.

  • unmistakable voice

    Her unmistakable voice rose above the crowded platform.

  • absolutely unmistakable

    The cedar scent was absolutely unmistakable once the box opened.