beyond a shadow of a doubt

ADVERB

in an undoubtable way

Synonyms

WEAK

absolutely beyond a doubt beyond any doubt beyond doubt categorically certainly clearly definitely indubitably no ifs ands or buts about it obviously undeniably unquestionably

Example Sentences

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We know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we are destroying the ecosystems we live in and depend on, and all the rest besides.

From Slate • May 14, 2025

So I thought if it's beyond a shadow of a doubt, he would not get convicted.

From BBC • May 31, 2024

English astronomer Arthur Eddington’s eclipse expedition of 1919 proved Einstein’s theory of general relativity beyond a shadow of a doubt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2024

“You could tell beyond a shadow of a doubt that I was uncomfortable,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023

Mouschi has now proved, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that having a cat has disadvantages as well as advantages.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank