1
as in pure
free from added matter
unalloyed chemicals
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2
as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
the unalloyed happiness that marriage has brought them
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Recent Examples of unalloyed
What was absurd, however, was to frame his arrival on British soil as an unalloyed blessing.
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Cinderella Man is unalloyed emotional manipulation, and while the cast all dig into the maudlin hooey — Paul Giamatti is especially good as the crusty trainer — nothing here has the spark of real life.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
But the trial also put a spotlight on something far more stirring and hopeful: the unalloyed courage of women speaking their truth out loud.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 3 July 2025
To experience these four miles in the West Maui Forest Reserve is to know the sheer unalloyed pleasure of true paradise.
—Lauren Matison, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2023
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Cinderella Man is unalloyed emotional manipulation, and while the cast all dig into the maudlin hooey — Paul Giamatti is especially good as the crusty trainer — nothing here has the spark of real life.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
But the trial also put a spotlight on something far more stirring and hopeful: the unalloyed courage of women speaking their truth out loud.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 3 July 2025
To experience these four miles in the West Maui Forest Reserve is to know the sheer unalloyed pleasure of true paradise.
—Lauren Matison, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unalloyed
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And the Cubists picked up on that in the twentieth century and abstracted from his landscapes, making pure Cubist constructions in which the optical space on the canvas—very similar to Cezanne’s—was composed of little abstract blocks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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The show traces the evolution of Armani Privé since its Paris debut in 2005, highlighting pure lines, precious fabrics and jewel-like embroidery.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 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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But if the Oilers trade their 2027 first-round selection before the March 6 deadline, their first-round selection this year becomes unconditional.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Maybe some stayed for the sheer pornography of it all.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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If sheer isn't your thing, porcelain is your answer.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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In response to claims by the prominent late Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who claimed in court documents that Wexner was among men Epstein trafficked her to, Wexner testified to utter devotion to his wife of 33 years, Abigail.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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For those captains and their countries, anything less than outright victory is an utter failure.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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A number of Sprüth artists were in attendance, including Jon Rafman and Ryan Trecartin, who has an absolute banger of a show with his artistic partner, Lizzie Fitch, opening this week at Morán Morán.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
28 Feb. 2026
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Finding the absolute best deals on top-tier products at retailers like TJ Maxx and Marshalls.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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State-of-the-art sound and lighting complete the experience, making every workout feel elevated.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lipow cautioned that a complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz could drive oil prices up by as much as $20 per barrel, translating to a 50-cent increase in the price per gallon of gasoline.—
Garrett Downs,Greg Iacurci,Azhar Sukri,Spriha Srivastava,Emma Graham,Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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One Minnesota federal prosecutor last summer estimated that the total fraud across several programs could exceed $9 billion.—
STEVE KARNOWSKI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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That takes the party’s total number of seats in the House of Commons to five out of 650.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Olive oil is also used to dress simple salads, roasted vegetables, and a host of other dishes.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Others have argued that the game represents a simple life that is becoming harder to obtain.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Unalloyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unalloyed. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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