as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
a relaxed and unaffected style of public speaking
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Recent Examples of unaffected
Stefan Pettersson, Sweden’s team manager, confirmed to Aftonbladet on Wednesday that he had been given prior warning of the issue, that the team’s ability to use the facilities had been completely unaffected, and that nobody had been hurt.
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Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
As a result, overall margins compress even though earnings remain largely unaffected.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Despite the incident, the Saturday night concert went on unaffected.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Solar energy density in orbit can reach six times that on Earth’s surface, unaffected by night cycles, weather, or atmospheric interference.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
As a result, overall margins compress even though earnings remain largely unaffected.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Despite the incident, the Saturday night concert went on unaffected.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Solar energy density in orbit can reach six times that on Earth’s surface, unaffected by night cycles, weather, or atmospheric interference.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unaffected
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaffected
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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
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This is a film with genuine heart and authenticity that reflects modern Britain while speaking to audiences far beyond its borders.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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That law predates the much wider United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which took effect in 1994, giving ships the right of innocent passage through any country's territorial waters without paying a fee.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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The cyclical reality awaiting ‘naive capital’ Allianz is far from the only insurer to have prospered through recent upheavals.
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But performing fealty to that naïve and impoverished picture of judging had become nearly de rigueur for both liberals and conservatives.
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaffected. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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