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as in unaffected
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
a simple and unpretentious account about growing up in the rural South
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as in quiet
not excessively showy
lives in a rather unpretentious house for someone so wealthy
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as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
the unpretentious disposition of an award-winning scientist who has nothing to prove to anyone
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Recent Examples of unpretentious
Boca Baco, Granada Steps from historic Granada's cathedral, Boca Baco fills a breezy, beautiful patio space with local art and draping greenery for an unpretentious spot to enjoy one of the best meals in town.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
The Naked Grape Chardonnay, California $5 Naked Grape offers straightforward, unpretentious wines.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
As the film show us, his gigs at Sin-é were low-key, unpretentious, with the sound of the espresso machine in the background.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
In essence, The Roundtree offers a truly unique Hamptons experience that combines luxury amenities and bespoke service with the unpretentious comfort and charm of a storied beach town.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
The Naked Grape Chardonnay, California $5 Naked Grape offers straightforward, unpretentious wines.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
As the film show us, his gigs at Sin-é were low-key, unpretentious, with the sound of the espresso machine in the background.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
In essence, The Roundtree offers a truly unique Hamptons experience that combines luxury amenities and bespoke service with the unpretentious comfort and charm of a storied beach town.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpretentious
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Although the London Marathon’s entry rules are currently unaffected, British conservative media and tabloid newspapers are already putting pressure on the event to change its policies.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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Will Brandy be stuck in that alt-reality forever or emerge unscathed and unaffected?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And while Bicester Heritage acts as a quiet and calm but highly productive group of car-adjacent businesses during the week, the Scramble sees thousands of gearheads descend.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The present-day Affleck and titular accountant from The Accountant 2 seems to briefly reach out and touch the Sad Affleck of days of yore in this final memory, his eyes almost misty and voice quiet.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This match was brimming with goals and officiating controversy, and on the whole, the weekend was a humble reminder to everyone who dared question the chaos quotient in this league: The limit does not exist.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Amidst heated debate about what sneaker will take the Adidas Sambas’ crown for shoe du jour, Richie Grainge offered up the humble Reebok.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The pendant showcases a genuine Rose de France amethyst and sparkling diamonds.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Ask for input or support in a way that invites genuine engagement, not generic encouragement.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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As for Honeywell, the stock’s muted performance is to be expected as well.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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This is an invitation to express yourself more openly, despite external pressures from others to stay quiet or muted.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Complacency, cowardice and meek self-preservation won’t do here and now.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Ahead of the clash with Bournemouth, Guardiola has said not even victory in the competition would salvage the poor showings in the Champions League and meek surrender of the Premier League title.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The Northern Hemisphere experiences a more subdued shower, with about 10 to 20 meteors streaking across the sky each hour, NASA said.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2025
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There is also Rosy Check, Sterling Check, and Mocha Check, which feel more subdued.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpretentious. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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