no-holds-barred

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Recent Examples of no-holds-barred David Fincher's 1999 big screen adaptation of author Chuck Palahniuk's 1996 novel opened in U.S. theaters 25 years ago today, wowing audiences with its distinctive style and no-holds-barred — if frequently misunderstood — examination of modern masculinity. John Russell, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 But the seething energy shared between the various women in the film reaches operatic fever pitch, Close going no-holds-barred with Day and a combative Mo’Nique as a semi-sympathetic social worker. Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024 The no-holds-barred, no gloves, everything-goes fighting had been happening in Brazil for many years. Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-holds-barred
Adjective
  • All hiring and related data shall be shared with the federal government and subjected to a comprehensive audit by the federal government during the period in which reforms are being implemented, which shall be at least until the end of 2028.
    Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Scientists with the forensic genetic genealogy lab based in Texas were able to build a comprehensive genetic profile using existing data for the then-unknown woman and ultimately found her identity.
    Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The application process includes a thorough review of your credit score, income level, employment history, and debt-to-income ratio.
    True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Some of the siblings of the deceased have also been unrelenting in demanding a thorough investigation into Tee'Andrick's murder.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These were used to generate complete genome sequences.
    John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
  • This canopy comes complete with guy ropes, stakes, and weight bags for long days outside.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025

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“No-holds-barred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-holds-barred. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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