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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
the politician was criticized for being too unreserved in his pronouncements on touchy subjects
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as in emotional
showing feeling freely
people at the funeral were unreserved mourners, and the service was marked by loud wailing
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Recent Examples of unreserved
The restaurant can take me only on a Monday at 5:30 p.m. for the last unreserved duck?
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
All four expressed unreserved support for Israel’s right to defend itself, Netanyahu said.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2023
Murdoch closed News of the World as a result in 2011, issued an unreserved apology in 2012 to those who were hacked and has continued to settle cases related to it.
—Brian Melley, USA TODAY, 27 July 2023
Of the 20 million daily passengers, six out of seven hold unreserved tickets, according to Indian Railways, particularly on suburban trains: streaming in and out of the crowded cars as the trains make their stops in small towns and cities.
—Hari Kumar, New York Times, 11 June 2023
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
All four expressed unreserved support for Israel’s right to defend itself, Netanyahu said.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2023
Murdoch closed News of the World as a result in 2011, issued an unreserved apology in 2012 to those who were hacked and has continued to settle cases related to it.
—Brian Melley, USA TODAY, 27 July 2023
Of the 20 million daily passengers, six out of seven hold unreserved tickets, according to Indian Railways, particularly on suburban trains: streaming in and out of the crowded cars as the trains make their stops in small towns and cities.
—Hari Kumar, New York Times, 11 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreserved
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The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Marcus had become an outspoken supporter and financial backer of Trump, maxing out donations to his campaign this election and donating $1 million to the pro-Trump super PAC Make America Great Inc. last November.Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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After public comment at the Wednesday meeting, during which many speakers had called for her resignation, an emotional Corpus addressed the supervisors.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Avoiding the downward spiral Practicing gratitude can make a significant, positive impact on a person’s emotional and physical health.Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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This leads to an honest and bracing conversation about the nature of addiction.Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Healthy relationships, open or closed, involve honest communication.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Geometry versus art, restraint versus freedom, regimented control versus uninhibited expression.Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
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Dani was the family wild child — free-spirited, headstrong and uninhibited, having dropped out of school to pursue a high-flying modeling career.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2024
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Triggered by a medication prescribed to treat an underlying skin condition, Ashlee Crumpton's candid TikTok video (@ashleecrumpton0) has amassed 4 million views since it was shared on October 1.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a new Harper's Bazaar UK cover story published on Nov. 4, Victoria got candid about how her life has changed, especially since turning 50 in April.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The blue and green bracelet, which is understood to have been made by Princess Charlotte ahead of her dad's trip, features the affectionate name William’s three children, Prince George, 11, Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, call him spelled out in black and white beads.Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Throughout her pregnancy, Andrea McCue, of Scottsdale, Arizona, noticed how affectionate Diana was.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Pickford is fascinated by the era of early colonial expansion and also, to be frank, by treasure.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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To be frank, the medical and public health community has struggled to effectively communicate the importance of annual COVID-19 vaccinations.Jerome M. Adams, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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That said, the critical response, from the glossies to the gay zines, the art magazines to the NPR affiliates, was formidable and mostly positive, if not effusive.Ira Silverberg, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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Growing into his voice As effusive as Kmet’s praise for Williams is, Moore’s sentiments have been a touch harder to interpret.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Unreserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreserved. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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