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as in unabashed
not embarrassed or ashamed
she's truly shameless in the seemingly endless self-promotion of herself
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as in ruthless
not sorry for having done wrong
a shameless exploiter of impoverished workers in overseas sweatshops
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Recent Examples of shameless
White House officials and their proxies on the outside have been shameless in repositioning the goalposts so that Trump could declare a win no matter the outcome.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 14 Aug. 2025
The incumbent president is unique for his sharp, loose tongue and shameless pursuit of his self-interest, yes.
—Isaac Schorr, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
Disney is hardly new to the business of calculated nostalgia, but the way this film shoehorns in Chad Michael Murray’s character, Jake — despite it making zero plot sense to pull Anna’s former high school flame back into the story — seems particularly shameless.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
What ensues is an endless cycle of backroom deals and shameless bribes, even costing Charlie his beloved Garbage Pail Kids collection in a scheme that ultimately goes nowhere.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 14 Aug. 2025
The incumbent president is unique for his sharp, loose tongue and shameless pursuit of his self-interest, yes.
—Isaac Schorr, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
Disney is hardly new to the business of calculated nostalgia, but the way this film shoehorns in Chad Michael Murray’s character, Jake — despite it making zero plot sense to pull Anna’s former high school flame back into the story — seems particularly shameless.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
What ensues is an endless cycle of backroom deals and shameless bribes, even costing Charlie his beloved Garbage Pail Kids collection in a scheme that ultimately goes nowhere.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shameless
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Last night’s tremendous show in Nashville, however — with its trio of powerful bands and unabashed rock spirit — will reverberate for months to come.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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The pieces fuse Richard James’ penchant for sleek suits and bold, unabashed print and color with Derrick’s own subversive take on tailoring.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
21 Sep. 2025
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Their methods—ruthless melodic math, brazenly artificial production, and an odd soft spot for reggae rhythms—helped define the world-conquering sound of Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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To play someone whose world is so beautiful on the surface but whose secrets are ruthless has been an exhilarating challenge.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Central Texas has a proud tradition of producing and celebrating flavorful sodas.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The godfather of modern West Indian fast bowling shakes his head slowly, having been reminded what happened the last time his once proud and near-invincible team played Test cricket.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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That’s actually the cruelest thing about them.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The cold on August 27, 2011, was unprecedented—unbridled, utterly cruel.—
Mariana Enriquez
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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As long as the Jewish state stands on the front lines of civilization, the United States must remain at its side, unwavering, unbowed, and unashamed.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Sep. 2025
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Parson’s future fashion leaders used riotous, unashamed, almost unruly brightness — fused with enormous amounts of structure, substance, and intent.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a 164-page sentencing memo sent to Judge Aron Subramanian, who oversaw the at times sensational federal trial, the prosecutors cited Combs’ unrepentant attitude and conduct while in federal lockup for the past 11 months in their filing regarding the recommendation.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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One reason politicians get such a bad rap is that so many depict themselves as having pure, noble motives on high-profile issues while being unrepentant, undemocratic bullies when there are fewer cameras around.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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The way Skye nestles her head into the crook of her brother’s neck or drapes herself across his legs after an unembarrassed display of grief is ineffably moving.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Del Rey’s feathery croon was totally wrong for the song, which calls for an unembarrassed quality that’s not part of her whole deal.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Shameless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shameless. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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