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
Without a new player added to the ranks, the need remains unaltered.
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Armstrong is composed and steady in the original, unaltered image.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
An unaltered shuffle machine contains cameras that alert the casino, dealer, or house if a card is missing and ensures the deck is correctly sorted, according to Piacente.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
That position remains unaltered today.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Armstrong is composed and steady in the original, unaltered image.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
An unaltered shuffle machine contains cameras that alert the casino, dealer, or house if a card is missing and ensures the deck is correctly sorted, according to Piacente.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
That position remains unaltered today.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaltered
Adjective
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That number suggests the ancient permafrost is less like a graveyard and more like an untouched biological frontier — teeming with life forms that have been hidden from science for tens of thousands of years.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Add in the fact that interest here will compound over time, and even a 4% interest rate can result in significant growth if the principal is left untouched.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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The novel study was conducted over the course of 14 years, and involved nearly 300 cognitively unimpaired adults aged 50-90 years.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The painting was recovered nearly two months later, undamaged.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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The chargers themselves were undamaged, a city spokesperson said.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 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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Major outdoor scenes took place in the sweeping moors of Yorkshire Dales National Park, specifically the unspoiled valley of Swaledale, known for picturesque landscapes comprising rivers, meadows and hills covered in swaths of wildflowers.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Though most accommodations on Mustique are extremely luxurious, the island itself feels wild and unspoiled.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Look for unblemished spuds with no cuts, bruises, or discoloration.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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As of Wednesday morning, 12 (three boys, nine girls) were still standing with unblemished records.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The property is home to several large dogs and small livestock, but authorities say the other animals were unharmed.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Vi Ripken was returned in 24 hours, bound but unharmed, in a case that was never solved despite a $100,000 reward.—
Tara Sonenshine,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To get the hardening benefit, the metal must be untainted.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Homeland’s borders are drawn in untainted blood, its sanctity exemplified in proper gender conduct and the fulfillment of gender roles.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Unaltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaltered. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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