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Recent Examples of unadorned Editors’ Picks The writing is often straightforward and unadorned but there are evocative touches on every page and many comic moments. Joseph Berger, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025 In these factual sections, Tuck’s voice is sober and unadorned, befitting the overwhelming horror of the subject matter. Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025 Accommodations were generally simple: a twin bed, unadorned walls, a place to put my clothes, maybe a sink. Kate Siber, Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2025 His portfolio of work leans towards clean, unadorned lines peppered with Brutalist inspiration. Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unadorned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unadorned
Adjective
  • Travel can be a quiet retreat, a getaway from life’s monotony, and a simple return to self.
    Essence, Essence, 12 May 2025
  • Style them with a simple tank for a casual day out, or add a blazer and ballet flats for a more polished airport look.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • During Kenya’s mass protests last year, demonstrators created chatbots to explain complex legislation in plain language to help their peers understand its impact.
    Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2025
  • There are date-night options ranging from the expensive to the affordable, from the romantic to the just plain fun.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • The combo of the two can be difficult to take in with the naked eye.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
  • Her Victoria Beckham look was the perfect subtle nod to naked dressing: Gerber wore a boxy blazer and mini dress with a pair of sheer thigh-level stockings.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Individual leaves can be removed but this usually results in bare stems.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
  • Cena called Orton the greatest of all time at doing the bare minimum.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

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“Unadorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadorned. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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