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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
But most of all, there was sheer, unadulterated delight.
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Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Alternating between the date and the shoot-out gives the love story extra impact, as the unadulterated joy between Angela and Mike is even more pronounced when placed against the sociopathic violence of Stockwell’s existence.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
To what degree are documentary filmmakers tempted to fiddle with reality while ostensibly presenting a clear and unadulterated image of it?
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
These Olympians hunger for unadulterated comfort.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Alternating between the date and the shoot-out gives the love story extra impact, as the unadulterated joy between Angela and Mike is even more pronounced when placed against the sociopathic violence of Stockwell’s existence.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
To what degree are documentary filmmakers tempted to fiddle with reality while ostensibly presenting a clear and unadulterated image of it?
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
These Olympians hunger for unadulterated comfort.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unadulterated
Adjective
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About 10 minutes into the party, pure silence blanketed the room.—
Sofia Zarran,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Young is pure New York, having grown up at Sleepy Hollow when his father was the head pro.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the end, his sheer inattention to your pleasure was what made the decision for you.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Much of the buildout is being paid for with operating cash flows, but the sheer magnitude of the spending has prompted companies to shake up the calculus by bridging the gap between capex and free cash flow with bonds.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When Rob revealed his true identity on the Season 4 finale, Maura’s reaction was one of utter shock.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The biggest question many are asking is why the Jets would bring back Smith after his first tenure with the team was an utter disaster.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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It has also been used when a player retires at a young age without getting an unconditional release, but then returns to playing.—
Ed Guzman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Last month, her government unveiled a legal reform allowing the deportation of foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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This is an ideal solution for technically adept web admins who prioritize cost-effectiveness, absolute control, and performance.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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This is your absolute minimum savings target for your emergency fund.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Bahrain and Qatar have effectively halted production of oil and LNG, keeping output at a trickle to avoid complete shutdowns that could damage reservoirs and delay restarts.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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No capsule wardrobe is complete without a classic shift dress.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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With a total investment of $520 million, the fully operational station is expected to generate 792 million kWh of electricity annually, that is enough to power around 600,000 households.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Out of a total 275 seats in Nepal’s lower house of parliament, counting was in progress for 165 seats that are elected by direct election, while the remaining 110 will follow a system of proportional representation.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Engineers have developed a simple strategy to help robots remain stable while repairing satellites in orbit by using a second robotic arm to counterbalance movements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to suggest budget caps for group plans, because everyone relaxes when guidelines are simple and visible.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unadulterated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadulterated. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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