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free from all additions or embellishment
I'm telling the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of unvarnished
Some Democratic lawmakers have voiced concern about whether Mr. Trump’s choices for top intelligence posts will deliver unvarnished intelligence.
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Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
In 2025, going rogue means brands will be raw and unvarnished with their storytelling.
—Steven Le Vine, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Just like her unpredictable life, Ado always delivers fresh discoveries through her songs, presenting the audience with pure and unvarnished truth.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 1 Jan. 2025
This almost didn’t happen, because finding the Venn diagram overlap between a movie that felt authentic to Deadpool, who is an earthbound anti-hero, raw and unvarnished storytelling, pretty gritty.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
In 2025, going rogue means brands will be raw and unvarnished with their storytelling.
—Steven Le Vine, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Just like her unpredictable life, Ado always delivers fresh discoveries through her songs, presenting the audience with pure and unvarnished truth.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 1 Jan. 2025
This almost didn’t happen, because finding the Venn diagram overlap between a movie that felt authentic to Deadpool, who is an earthbound anti-hero, raw and unvarnished storytelling, pretty gritty.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unvarnished
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unvarnished
Adjective
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Read: The constitutional crisis is here But if the agency is restored—next week, next month, or years from now—restarting its work won’t be as simple as turning the flow of cash back on.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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For a more subtle look, weave the lights around strands of greenery to create a stunning, and simple, centerpiece.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As shown by comments from Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Fremont, the potential for a blockbuster bipartisan effort to force change used to be plain.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Think subversive and specific rather than plain and flat.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But, to the modern eye, accustomed to quick cuts and ominous underscoring, the unadorned watchfulness of classic vérité can be jarring.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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What if investment jewelry could be just that; a wearable investment in unadorned precious metals, ready to be cashed in as needed?—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Obsession is dense and compact, grows 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, doesn't get naked at the bottom, and doesn't spread its roots.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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Brutally Slain in Rural France Home Neighbors further told the outlet that Dawn was found naked outside her home and had sustained head injuries.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unvarnished. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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