1
as in pure
free from added matter
unalloyed chemicals
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as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
the unalloyed happiness that marriage has brought them
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Recent Examples of unalloyed
Mishima conceived of himself as the ultimate insider, heir to a long tradition of Japanese beauty: his writing, reflecting this image of himself, is in harmonious accord with the inherent, unalloyed genius of the Japanese language.
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Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
Nor are all psychologists convinced phone bans are an unalloyed good.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024
Still, Trump's support may not be an unalloyed positive: The 1st District is the only one Haley carried versus Trump in South Carolina's February presidential primary.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 9 June 2024
Both actors are also familiar, and come cloaked in associations of unalloyed evil and political homicide, respectively.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2024
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Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
Nor are all psychologists convinced phone bans are an unalloyed good.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024
Still, Trump's support may not be an unalloyed positive: The 1st District is the only one Haley carried versus Trump in South Carolina's February presidential primary.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 9 June 2024
Both actors are also familiar, and come cloaked in associations of unalloyed evil and political homicide, respectively.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unalloyed
Adjective
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As a pure runner, though, Giddens is impressive, showing off great speed and vision.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The heartbreak is immense, but as Ellie so perfectly pointed out, the Winnie-Bubba reunion had to be pure magic.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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His primary goal is providing unconditional love, which research shows sets children up for success broadly defined.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this week, Trump signed a full and unconditional pardon for Devon Archer, a one-time business partner of Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden’s son.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This semi sheer curtain panel is an ideal solution for anyone who’s looking to filter in light without sacrificing privacy.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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The film captures the sheer physical toll of the journey, with men battling not just the elements but each other, as fear and desperation set in.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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And if left untamed, could result in the utter failure of human civilization.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Also surprising was the utter lack of any dancing during the 10-minute Dance of the Seven Veils orchestral piece (at least at Friday’s performance).—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Donald Trump has made similarly absolute statements on taxation as did George H. W. Bush.—
The Editors,
National Review,
1 Apr. 2025
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Vance visited an American base in the arctic territory last week, making the case Greenland would fare better with the U.S. The constitutional blockage to Trump, or anyone else, seeking a third term appears absolute, however.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The stunning dress — complete with ruching detail on the bodice and a sweetheart V-neck — takes Vivian from a duckling to a swan, leaving everyone (including Edward) in awe while on a date at the opera to watch a performance of Verdi's La Traviata.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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And her fashion sense is impeccable, too, wearing everything from a stylish black Prada dress to a ginger top and miniskirt, complete with a distinctive gold chain necklace.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In total, it's fixed more than 23 million rotten links on Wikipedia alone, according to the organization.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
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Trace One also found that the total number of food recalls issued in the U.S. increased by 15 percent between 2020 and 2024.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Murena Pixel Tablet Apps Switching away from Google's flavor of Android will always result in an app gap, and there's no simple way around it.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Pair them with a simple T-shirt to grab a coffee at a cafe.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Unalloyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unalloyed. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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