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
It is anticipated that the changes stemming from the TAC discussions will leave the race action largely unaltered.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Moore went on to explain that a human guard watching CCTV footage from security cameras saw a clean, unaltered feed.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Moore went on to explain that a human guard watching CCTV footage from security cameras saw a clean, unaltered feed.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaltered
Adjective
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One of the most intriguing features of the Red Sea is that the experience encompasses so much more than secluded islands, untouched coral reefs, and lazy days on a yacht deck.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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Some hobbies are meant to stay untouched.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Trenton’s Law therefore traps lawful patients in a no-win paradox: Submit and risk DUI charges despite being unimpaired at the time of driving, or refuse and face an immediate criminal misdemeanor.—
Yehiel Kyle Israel,
Sun Sentinel,
21 May 2026
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Unlike airport security employees who worked without pay for weeks, most ICE and Border Patrol operations continued largely unimpaired due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Some infrastructure was also undamaged, including the propellant farm where the rocket's fuel is stored and distributed, as well as the water tower critical for sound suppression and fire prevention during launch, Limp said in his latest update on social media.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The historic, undamaged old town district is a popular location for international film productions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Lin collects uncontaminated plastics which include needle and medication caps, as well as plastic containers.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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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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Even outside ski season, the drive rewards visitors with trailheads that lead to unspoiled alpine wilderness.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Limbo’s production, handled by Medium—the duo of fellow Swedes Isac Hördegård and Hannes Roovers—is an unspoiled fantasy of the club.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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Children kicked scooters down unblemished asphalt and lawns were crossed with the parallel stripes of a recent mow.—
Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
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But reading while eating (or eating while reading, depending on your priorities in the moment) comes with risks to both your digestion and the unblemished condition of your book.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Because Blue Origin had not integrated that payload prior to the hot fire test, those satellites were unharmed in the explosion.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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When the conductor arrived at the scene, Goetz played the Good Samaritan, checking to make sure bystanders in the train car were unharmed.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 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 3 Jun. 2026.
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