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.
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playful
tell-tale
Fits when a small sign reveals the source
Not when can imply wrongdoing or an unwanted clue
everyday
Fits when the signal or evidence is easy to perceive
Not when may still resemble another source
professional
Fits when a recognizable quality sets something apart
Not when does not guarantee correct identification
professional
signature
Fits when a trait characteristically identifies its maker
Not when commercial or technical in some contexts
formal
inconfusable
Fits when confusion with alternatives is specifically excluded
Not when rare and stiff in ordinary English
literary
indelible
Fits when a quality leaves a lasting recognizable impression
Not when about permanence more than identification
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.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Neskaya, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated
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