as in untouched
not changed or altered; remaining in an original state
unaltered photographs an unaltered landscape
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Recent Examples of unaltered
These discrepancies across the series are a function of the verdigris, orange, green, blue, and yellow paint that frames the photographs, shifting one’s perception of the color register therein, even though the plates are themselves unaltered.
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Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
Learning to live substance-free and unaltered can be a new and terrifying concept.
—Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Woodard says the situation quickly escalated after two unaltered female dogs were left outdoors, allowing male dogs to find and mate with the females.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Though Proust is never mentioned, the French author’s own words even appear almost unaltered when McGahern recounts his youthful absorption in books.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
Learning to live substance-free and unaltered can be a new and terrifying concept.
—Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Woodard says the situation quickly escalated after two unaltered female dogs were left outdoors, allowing male dogs to find and mate with the females.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Though Proust is never mentioned, the French author’s own words even appear almost unaltered when McGahern recounts his youthful absorption in books.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaltered
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Three rotisserie chickens remained untouched, sitting charred, still atop their stainless-steel platters in the center of the ring.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Blissfully bare, the beaches on Anegada's north shore harken back to the Caribbean of old, with untouched white sands and azure waves.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, his vision was unimpaired by the accident.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
23 Feb. 2026
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What might someone with unimpaired vision see when looking at Dorothy?—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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Multiple missile stockpiles buried underground in Iran were undamaged.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, which is leading the investigation, said investigators will analyze the plane’s cockpit and flight data recorders, which were recovered from the wreck undamaged.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Because the urine passes through an uncontaminated system, the collected data is relatively precise and reliable.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Always use pure, uncontaminated wood ash and test your soil pH before adding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Key Takeaways On Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Cape Charles is known for its fishing industry, fresh seafood, and unspoiled waters.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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That said, transportation in the British Virgin Islands has always been centered on the water, and with large swaths of this unspoiled island inaccessible by road, getting around by boat is a necessity, not a luxury.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dallas Christian, a TAPPS Division III team, is sporting an unblemished 6-0 record.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez’s official record, as given to the Herald, remains unblemished.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officers also found Cassella’s 24-year-old brother unharmed in another bedroom with the door shut, McCabe said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2026
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While the house took extensive damage, his father was unharmed.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Some are fortunate to have a source of clean water and pipes that ensure that water reaches residents' homes untainted.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Reich acknowledges there's no form of untainted money.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Unaltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaltered. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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