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Recent Examples of unhackneyed
The recital opened with strong, unhackneyed songs by women: Elinor Remick Warren, Lili and Nadia Boulanger, and Amy Beach.
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James R. Oestreich, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2017
James R. Oestreich, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhackneyed
Adjective
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The Purple One also created the original song score for director Tim Burton’s Batman in 1989.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter reveals that WWE's original plans involved a feud between McIntyre and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes after WrestleMania.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many of them rely on novel legal theories about presidential power that go against longstanding judicial precedent or have never been tested in court.—
Graham Underwood,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Such discoveries have raised cautious optimism among scientists seeking novel solutions to antibiotic-resistant bacteria—one of medicine's most pressing crises.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Embrace the opportunity to try something new and exciting; there’s always room for improvement.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The discovery now raises new and exciting questions about the processes that shaped the universe's first galaxies.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Phillies have an outstanding starting staff, which includes: Zack Wheeler-RHP-Age 34 Christopher Sanchez-LHP-Age 28 Aaron Nola-RHP-Age 31 Ranger Suarez-LHP-Age 29 Jesus Luzardo-LHP-Age 27 The intriguing Luzardo came to the Phillies in a trade with the Miami Marlins.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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But there’s no arguing that it’s led to some intriguing releases, from the 2021 Gossip Girl reboot (which just so happened to feature a guest spot from Vogue Runway’s very own fashion news editor, José Criales-Unzueta, thank you very much) to the upcoming Freakier Friday.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Affinity Missions, Chronicles X’s term for a type of side quest that’s more story-rich than others, are the most interesting, and where the rest of the story unfolds between each chapter.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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Most have been donated over the years, with new toys often coming into circulation, which parents say keeps it fun and interesting for the kids.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With respect to Korpisalo, the Sens’ love for their new goaltender has eclipsed their old flame.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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What to Watch in March 2025: All the New TV Shows and Movies Worth Your Time From the return of Grey’s Anatomy to new shows like Netflix’s The Residence, here’s your guide to the month ahead.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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Core inflation, which excludes prices of fresh food, was at 3%, lower than January’s figure of 3.2%.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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What To Do In Bradenton, Florida Shop The Bradenton Public Market Every Saturday from October through May, Bradenton’s Old Main Street transforms into a bustling market filled with more than 100 vendors offering all kinds of local wares—from fresh produce to art.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But first, there’s an engrossing look at the life of a multi-faceted woman who grew up in the squeaky-clean 1950s, with a dad who worked in PR for Disney.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the hands of director Hannah Meade, the play has an engrossing horror movie quality, with a jump scare or two, but the story’s arc is hard to follow.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Unhackneyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhackneyed. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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