1
as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
neighbors were unsparing in their charity when a local family was rendered homeless by a fire
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as in ruthless
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings
unsparing in his criticism of the welfare state
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Recent Examples of unsparing
The Long Walk is unsparing in its depiction of violence, as well as the other indignities the boys face along the way.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
The lyrics, and the delivery, were unsparing in expressing their love and sadness.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Through vivid, often surprising portraits — like that of a charismatic preacher offering unsparing historical tours, or a woman who proudly inhabits the persona of a Southern belle — the film captures the contradictions and complexities of a community living within the shadow of its own mythology.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
The final season of FX’s Atlanta, which offered an often unsparing and satirical consideration of the Black experience in its eponymous city, took direct aim at his reputation.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsparing
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
The lyrics, and the delivery, were unsparing in expressing their love and sadness.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Through vivid, often surprising portraits — like that of a charismatic preacher offering unsparing historical tours, or a woman who proudly inhabits the persona of a Southern belle — the film captures the contradictions and complexities of a community living within the shadow of its own mythology.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
The final season of FX’s Atlanta, which offered an often unsparing and satirical consideration of the Black experience in its eponymous city, took direct aim at his reputation.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsparing
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With generous scoops and homemade flavors like Chocolate Fluffer Nutter, Black Raspberry, and Almond Bark, this small-batch, family-run shop is a true Syracuse staple.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The tiny house features generous glazing, including a double glass door entrance which opens next to the combined living/sleeping area.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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Zimmer also received an Emmy nod for her portrayal of ruthless executive Quinn King on Unreal (2015–2018).—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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And in short stories and doorstops, her attention is ruthless and unflinching.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Chat members were merciless in their rhetoric against fellow Young Republicans in competing factions of the organization.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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Next is 4-2 Mississippi State at home, the closest thing to a reprieve left on this merciless schedule.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Unsparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsparing. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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