UNALLOYED Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

unalloyed

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈlȯid

Definition of unalloyed

as in pure

free from added matter unalloyed chemicals

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as in unconditional

having no exceptions or restrictions the unalloyed happiness that marriage has brought them

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Recent Examples of unalloyed My love for my mom was unalloyed. — Jack Denton, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026 In a rare moment of unalloyed agreement, some of the richest and most powerful men in technology are staunchly backing the idea. — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026 That there is such a thing as raw, unalloyed, agendaless kindness. — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026 SpaceX lost at least one of the megarocket's two stages during the first three Starship flights of the year, but the most recent two, in August and October, were unalloyed successes. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unalloyed

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Adjective

Kerry’s pure love for her son despite his precarious origins is a meaningful emotional fulcrum.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Individually, the songs on Beat were largely recognizable in the broader indie rock world—post-rock and shoegaze live alongside torchy trip-hop and pure ambient.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of pure

Adjective

South Korea has not given the project an unconditional green light and says its participation will depend on the economics.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov repeated Moscow's demand for a comprehensive peace deal, not a temporary break in hostilities, following Ukraine's call for a complete and unconditional ceasefire.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of unconditional

Adjective

Known as the Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site, the place gets its name from English buccaneer-cum-naturalist William Dampier, who was overcome by the bay’s sheer abundance and the size of the marine predators during a visit in 1699.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Through the sheer force of his will and his brilliant comedic timing, Bratton was elevated to a cast member by the second season.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

There’s a wonderful fraction of a second when the Villa fans in the Holte End have to adjust from impending despair to utter joy.

— Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Fall in Europe brings with it brisk temperatures that make sightseeing an utter joy, thinner crowds that leave room for locals, and an opportunity to experience cities in their most authentic light.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

My absolute dream is to be on a television comedy and just get to go to work and laugh all the time, and continue to write more of these shows and tour them.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
The combined implication of transitivity and the infinitive verb is that, speaking conceptually, the artist engages a category of encounter that is absolute, while process and contingency govern the actuality of the work as a function of time.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

Cupping treatments come in detoxifying and cellulite targeting versions, and there's a complete slate of massage, sugaring, waxing, aromatherapy, and hair and makeup options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Although Koerte believes Europe needs to develop greater AI capabilities, complete sovereignty remains a pipe dream.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

The new commitment brings RedBird's total contribution to Skydance to $6 billion, the person said, asking to not be identified because the financing hasn't yet been made public.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
The twist is, the would-be brides and grooms must hand total control of their love lives to their families.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of total

Adjective

That single choice unleashes a harrowing chain of strange and terrifying events in the dead of night, turning a simple gesture of kindness into a real-life nightmare.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Waffles and pimento Another enduring element of Chick-fil-A is its famously simple menu.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

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