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Recent Examples of nonglamorous
Her essay about the real, nonglamorous work of farming is a must-read for anyone who has romanticized the pursuit.
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SFChronicle.com, 21 June 2019
SFChronicle.com, 21 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonglamorous
Adjective
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That celebration for the rapper was equally unglamorous, with breakfast options of fruit, cereal, breakfast cake and skim milk.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Use this time for the unglamorous groundwork that pays off later.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The most unromantic, perfect proposal.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
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Over time, the unromantic Valentín relishes the chance to hear Molina recap a silly, big-hearted romantic plot of a musical his idol Ingrid Luna (Lopez) starred in.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even on a dusty tarmac with the car riding on decidedly unexotic Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires (the same rubber that was used to set its official 0–60 and quarter-mile times), the Nevera leapt off the line without a hint of wheelspin.—
Bradley Iger,
Ars Technica,
17 Aug. 2022
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Benefit’s popular cherry-red Benetint started life in 1976 as a nipple stain made for exotic dancers out of rose petals and carmine and later commercialized for the unexotic rest of us.—
Linda Wells,
Town & Country,
16 Apr. 2021
Adjective
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Nonglamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonglamorous. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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