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as in smoothness
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as in suaveness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unctuousness
Noun
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The smoothness of recent CBA negotiations should ensure there’s more money coming into the market in the coming years, too.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Research suggests marine collagen can help improve the elasticity, hydration, and smoothness of the skin.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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Medium-full, with impressive concentration and excellent ripeness; there is a slight oiliness on the palate, along with very good acidity and significant persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Below, shop our 13 favorite formulas that a suit a range of concerns, from oiliness to hair loss.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
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In Otsuki’s collection, elements of the Japanese salaryman mixed with the urbanity of Gere’s Julian Kay create a compelling blend of references that ultimately play to each designer’s strength.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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More than once in his reviews of Vargas Llosa’s novels, Updike took note of the author’s handsomeness and urbanity.—
Dwight Garner,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Pushing the boundaries of these materials Beyond their scientific elegance, MOFs are incredibly promising for real-world technologies.—
Stavroula Alina Kampouri,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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Each towel is designed with a dobby border that adds a touch of elegance and luxury.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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There is no record of how William’s wife greeted the news of the instant stepson with the polished manners, who impressed even his hard-driving grandfather.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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For some, this makes thrifting a stressful proposition, and that stress can lead to bad behavior—and bad manners.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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To Serbian audiences, Vučiċ accuses the EU of duplicity and anti-Serbian prejudice.—
Hanna Begić,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Stevenson’s pirates are a frighteningly murderous and totally untrustworthy bunch, thriving on threats and duplicity.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Thai government designated a Thai Buffalo Conservation Day beginning in 2017 and local governments now provide breeding assistance to farmers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Watch for more introductions in the coming years as breeding efforts begin to yield results.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Unctuousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unctuousness. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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