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Recent Examples of uncontrived
Everything feels uncontrived to me.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 July 2021
But in Patel's brooding, uncontrived performance, Gawain is remarkably alive as a man — like Patel's David Copperfield — figuring himself out.
—Jake Coyle, Star Tribune, 28 July 2021
For hip-hop fans, Pop Smoke’s growling delivery, uncontrived approach and organic fame represented a return of authenticity and realism, industry executives say.
—Neil Shah, WSJ, 15 July 2021
The line is sophisticated, but has a uncontrived spirit that plays on masculine, feminine, and historical references.
—Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 5 Mar. 2019
After all, the siblings’ love of sportif-chic details, '90s influences, and uncontrived chic is one that has been cultivated in tandem.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2018
Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 July 2021
But in Patel's brooding, uncontrived performance, Gawain is remarkably alive as a man — like Patel's David Copperfield — figuring himself out.
—Jake Coyle, Star Tribune, 28 July 2021
For hip-hop fans, Pop Smoke’s growling delivery, uncontrived approach and organic fame represented a return of authenticity and realism, industry executives say.
—Neil Shah, WSJ, 15 July 2021
The line is sophisticated, but has a uncontrived spirit that plays on masculine, feminine, and historical references.
—Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 5 Mar. 2019
After all, the siblings’ love of sportif-chic details, '90s influences, and uncontrived chic is one that has been cultivated in tandem.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrived
Adjective
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What begins as a seemingly spontaneous family journey gradually reveals deeper layers of both grief and resilience, as Ella starts to sense that her father’s intentions may be masking a more profound truth.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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Additional footage showed the family breaking out into spontaneous dance moments after the selection was made.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Although the London Marathon’s entry rules are currently unaffected, British conservative media and tabloid newspapers are already putting pressure on the event to change its policies.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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Will Brandy be stuck in that alt-reality forever or emerge unscathed and unaffected?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Here's what to know about haints, including a compilation of viewers' genuine reactions to Coogler's subtle reference.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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That genuine bond off-screen has helped bring the series to life in a way that connects with viewers.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nike has formidable competitive advantages but fixing the culture and the unforced strategic errors of the past will take time, as the CEO’s decision to focus on key countries, cities and fields of play acknowledges.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2025
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After making 14 unforced errors in 9 games in the opening set, Alcaraz raced to 5-1, 40-0 in the second before again offering Musetti a lifeline with two mistakes that allowed the Italian to get back to 40-40 with a return winner.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the filling is made of microfiber, the material mimics both the fluffiness and warmth of authentic down.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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But authentic, demonstrable progress: proof of better outcomes, built on real expertise.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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All that’s there is an artless effort to provoke outrage — Tony Hinchcliffe with the world’s strongest Boston accent.—
Joe Berkowitz,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2024
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The effort of analyzing this video, a piece of artless misinformation, was beneath Abu Hamdan, who has dedicated himself to unveiling the violence of the world through the medium of sound.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
15 July 2024
Adjective
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The reality is that traditional university models aren’t a realistic option for some people.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Research rental markets carefully, weigh all the true costs of moving, and be realistic about whether a new salary offer truly offsets a higher cost of living.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Washington has repeatedly threatened to abandon its peace efforts unless there is real progress.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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And Gandolfini was right: The series almost wasn’t cast authentically with real Italian actors.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Uncontrived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontrived. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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