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
But, Bimm says, by leaving the heat shield itself unaltered, the agency has not helped to dispel any worries.
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 3 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
Without a new player added to the ranks, the need remains unaltered.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Armstrong is composed and steady in the original, unaltered image.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 3 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
Without a new player added to the ranks, the need remains unaltered.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Armstrong is composed and steady in the original, unaltered image.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaltered
Adjective
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For Aerie, American Eagle Outfitter’s loungewear and lingerie brand, realness is entirely human — untouched or altered by AI.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Houston and Harris County were not untouched by national trends.—
Sam González Kelly,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
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The church’s parsonage also appeared to be undamaged, and no one was home at the time, according to the post.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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On select nights, follow dinner or drinks with a visit to the adjacent observatory and enjoy uncontaminated views of the galaxy.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The journey is a true adventure that includes moderate to challenging hikes, but the reward is a wild, unspoiled jungle with magnificent wildlife encounters—Osa Peninsula hosts approximately 50% of all of the species found in Costa Rica.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Today, night-sky photographers are using imagery to showcase the unspoiled night sky—a scene many didn’t even realize was possible.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Peter Suder scored five of his 13 points in overtime for Miami (31-0, 18-0 Mid-American), which became the first team to complete an unblemished regular season since Gonzaga in 2021.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The individual accolades, while on par with their unblemished regular-season record, have not defined these Pioneers, who went 11-17 one season ago.—
Ryan Curry,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The children sustained minor scratches from the shattered glass, but the driver was unharmed.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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All 27 Turkish crew members of the Altura were unharmed in the attack, which occurred early Thursday and caused damage to the bridge and engine room.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The characters, as shot by cinematographer Cedric Cheung-Lau, organically occupy these spaces, like the jungle or sea caves, which often feel otherworldly in their untainted beauty.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
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The judge instead asked for more evidence that the money was untainted.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Unaltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaltered. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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