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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The line is sophisticated, but has a uncontrived spirit that plays on masculine, feminine, and historical references.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The line is sophisticated, but has a uncontrived spirit that plays on masculine, feminine, and historical references.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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Pockets of time when most parents are homebound are now ripe for spontaneous hangouts, especially because their kids can entertain one another.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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But most mutations are acquired — from lifestyle, environmental exposures, or spontaneous errors during cell division.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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For example, many could be reassigned to jobs in city departments that are unaffected by the budget crisis.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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However, even as many industries experience a general decline, there were five remote roles pointed out by FlexJobs that appear to be unaffected by the downward trend, and were in the highest demand in Q1 2025.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For all the offseason acquisitions meant to bolster the rotation, starting pitching has become a genuine concern for Los Angeles.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Section meetings are open to members, guests and anyone with a genuine interest in UFOs/UAPs.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The Danish team made an unforced error during the first race of the Los Angeles Grand Prix.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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But five unforced errors in the set’s final 10 plays proved costly for the hosts.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Their authentic content can amplify your message more effectively than traditional ads.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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The program represents a strategic play to capture the increasingly valuable Gen Z and Alpha generation markets through authentic local storytelling with global appeal.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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First adapted for the screen by Otto Preminger in 1958, the film starred David Niven and Jean Seberg, forever conflating the author in the public imagination with the artless allure — and iconic haircut — of Ms. Seberg.—
Sadie Stein,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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Manually conducting a deep analysis for every ETF is simply not a realistic option, exposing investors to insufficient analysis and missing profitable opportunities.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Overall, however, the realistic outlook isn’t great for six of the Dolphins’ eight draftees to make an impact from scrimmage as rookies.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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There are, however, hotels that make a real difference.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Thus, taken together, these statistics suggest outcomes that are mainly static or negative, including real harm in the form of suspensions.—
Christopher J. Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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“Uncontrived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontrived. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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