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as in pure
free from added matter
an unadulterated solution is required for the experiment
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
the unadulterated nonsense that you sometimes hear from political pundits on TV
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Recent Examples of unadulterated
This was pure, unadulterated power.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
To help their audience develop their own personal relationship with fragrance through unadulterated exploration.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Wrote, directed, and acted in Guffman holds the honor of being the point at which contemporaneous audiences first experienced a real, unadulterated Christopher Guest movie.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
This series had no redeeming science value, but was pure unadulterated entertainment.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
To help their audience develop their own personal relationship with fragrance through unadulterated exploration.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Wrote, directed, and acted in Guffman holds the honor of being the point at which contemporaneous audiences first experienced a real, unadulterated Christopher Guest movie.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
This series had no redeeming science value, but was pure unadulterated entertainment.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unadulterated
Adjective
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In addition to pure retinol, which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this unique product features retinyl palmitate, an antioxidant-rich skin protectant, as well as retinyl acetate, a natural form of vitamin A that keeps pores clean while stimulating collagen production.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Trump, though never restrained, is now pure id, acting on impulse and goaded on by advisers who see an opportunity to further expand executive power.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Rhode founder stunned in a sheer black mesh teddy with a G-string thong design and an ab-baring cutout made out of straps.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the department has argued the sheer volume of documents that need to be found, uploaded, reviewed, redacted and published has forced it to instead release the files online on a rolling basis, with a series of enormous document dumps over the course of several days in mid-December.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Of course Canton voters had the most up-close-and-personal view of the utter corruption of the Karen Read prosecution.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Let’s talk about a few of the utter disasters unfolding.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Hour of the Wolf is a far-ranging memoir about motherhood, art, family, and the way that a dog’s unconditional love can offer a rare opportunity for healing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The state recently launched a project providing unconditional monthly checks — averaging $500 — to families who have abused or neglected their children.—
Sarah A. Font,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Since a steamy cup of hot cocoa by your in-room fireplace is an absolute must, coffee bar stations are stocked with an assortment of artisan mixes by Sorrento, along with herbal teas and coffee.—
Jennie Nunn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Read on for the complete list of winners and nominees.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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His plans are complete, and permits are moving forward.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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While the total number of accounts across platforms is unknown, Inman Grant said the number of deactivated or restricted accounts was encouraging.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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According to Odette, in recent years, Congress and government agencies have focused on the number of homes owned rather than the investor's total assets or investment strategy.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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This simple design works well once the engine is already moving very fast.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Do this simple test to find out if your soil is ready.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Unadulterated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadulterated. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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