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Recent Examples of mincing
Katie Woo, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
The rental agent listened to my concerns and matched me with the Harley Heritage Softail, a thinking man’s bagger with leather panniers, weighing in at a mincing and elegant 700 pounds.
—New York Times, 27 Oct. 2021
Pioneer Natural Resources founder and CEO Scott Sheffield isn’t mincing words about a two-pronged threat pressuring independent oil and gas producers.
—Dallas News, 27 Mar. 2020
As outrage mounts over the treatment of migrant families at the U.S.–Mexico border, New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon is not mincing words.
—Gabriella Paiella, The Cut, 22 June 2018
So, President Trump also talking immigration today, and not mincing words either.
—Fox News, 17 May 2018
At a time when most of the artists on the island have been seduced by the market and many writers maintain a complicit silence, independent movies are not mincing words.
—Sarah Moreno, miamiherald, 20 Mar. 2018
That doesn't mean the former Texas A&M quarterback isn't mincing words.
—Mark Heim, AL.com, 21 Feb. 2018
This teenager isn't afraid to speak out David Hogg is not mincing words.
—Editors, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2018
Tobias Burns, The Hill, 17 Aug. 2025
John Leguizamo is not mincing words in addressing Dean Cain‘s recent decision to join ICE.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
Throughout her career, she was known for never mincing words, calling out men for misbehavior and backwards attitudes in her music.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
Jacqueline Bisset isn’t mincing her words regarding the #MeToo movement.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Melissa Gilbert is not mincing words regarding the Little House on the Prairie cast’s decision to stop participating in 50th anniversary events.
—Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
And Feldman, in characteristic fashion, isn’t mincing words.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
With their next 22 games against postseason contenders, there was no mincing words about the importance of the next few series.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
The rental agent listened to my concerns and matched me with the Harley Heritage Softail, a thinking man’s bagger with leather panniers, weighing in at a mincing and elegant 700 pounds.
—New York Times, 27 Oct. 2021
Pioneer Natural Resources founder and CEO Scott Sheffield isn’t mincing words about a two-pronged threat pressuring independent oil and gas producers.
—Dallas News, 27 Mar. 2020
As outrage mounts over the treatment of migrant families at the U.S.–Mexico border, New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon is not mincing words.
—Gabriella Paiella, The Cut, 22 June 2018
So, President Trump also talking immigration today, and not mincing words either.
—Fox News, 17 May 2018
At a time when most of the artists on the island have been seduced by the market and many writers maintain a complicit silence, independent movies are not mincing words.
—Sarah Moreno, miamiherald, 20 Mar. 2018
That doesn't mean the former Texas A&M quarterback isn't mincing words.
—Mark Heim, AL.com, 21 Feb. 2018
This teenager isn't afraid to speak out David Hogg is not mincing words.
—Editors, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2018
Adjective
Backlash from economists Economists aren’t mincing their words about Antoni’s credentials.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 17 Aug. 2025
John Leguizamo is not mincing words in addressing Dean Cain‘s recent decision to join ICE.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
Throughout her career, she was known for never mincing words, calling out men for misbehavior and backwards attitudes in her music.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
Jacqueline Bisset isn’t mincing her words regarding the #MeToo movement.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Melissa Gilbert is not mincing words regarding the Little House on the Prairie cast’s decision to stop participating in 50th anniversary events.
—Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
And Feldman, in characteristic fashion, isn’t mincing words.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mincing
Verb
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Chill the Snickers bars in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes before chopping.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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The top streamer surprised supporters with an appearance from legendary hitmaker Mariah Carey as the two spent a fun evening chopping it up and entertaining his viewers together.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Whether this is also the outcome for Hozier’s simpering reprobate is up for the listener to decide.—
Tom Zoellner,
SPIN,
29 May 2024
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The Crown has become too simpering, and has suffered for that reverence.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2023
Adjective
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Since the movie features an exaggerated take on real-life dating shows, what was your experience like filming a reality show within a movie?—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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But are those exaggerated reactions innate or learned?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The film was made available to buy and rent on digital platforms, like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, on July 15, a month after its theatrical release.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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John Galliano brings an extraordinary sensitivity to storytelling, blending the past and present with such technical precision that each piece feels theatrical in itself.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unexpected for everyone but Nancy, who has secretly invited a genteel Italian émigré and her eligible grandson to dinner, in hopes of fixing up her unwed pregnant granddaughter with a suitable partner.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
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But the energy here is vastly different, with Morgan’s genteel suburbanite hazily floating through this next chapter in her life.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s an awkward mix of comic highjinks and violence, melodramatic moments, dead spots and repetition.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
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As is, the film is somehow both glancing and melodramatic, a strange and underwhelming cocktail of blasé Euro sleekness and TV-movie drama.—
Richard Lawson,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In another sign that Wisconsin maritime historians are in a golden period of discovery, a wooden schooner hidden beneath the depths of Lake Michigan for nearly 140 years has been found — with citizen scientists on board to share the excitement.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Alberta’s weather is also subject to far larger daily swings in temperature and harsher winters than Scotland, all factors that affect the flavors that are extracted from the wooden barrels.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The buzzy long-sleeve shirt has a cute ribbed design, and it’s made of soft, stretchy fabric that doesn’t feel overly restrictive.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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This cute camisole is perfect for lounging around or pairing with your favorite sweatpants or leggings.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mincing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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