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free from all additions or embellishment
an unembellished vase is best because it won't take attention away from the flowers
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Recent Examples of unembellished
Their 200 plants were thriving but the otherwise unembellished one-bedroom didn’t express much of Griffin’s personal taste.
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2024
The language is spare for Mishima; the narrative is relatively unembellished, almost journalistic.
—Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
His women and men came out like automatons on his runways and moved like bullets, which was a whole new way of presenting unembellished clothes.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
Nicholson’s unembellished beauty, as ripe for discovery as a remote landscape, permeates the film as much as Ziegler’s changeling aura.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2024
The language is spare for Mishima; the narrative is relatively unembellished, almost journalistic.
—Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
His women and men came out like automatons on his runways and moved like bullets, which was a whole new way of presenting unembellished clothes.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
Nicholson’s unembellished beauty, as ripe for discovery as a remote landscape, permeates the film as much as Ziegler’s changeling aura.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unembellished
Adjective
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The mower mulches the grass into super fine clippings and catches them in the attached bag, which was simple to remove and empty.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Chris wore a simple navy blue polo shirt and khaki shorts combo, while Alexa showed off her growing bump in a white and blue floral dress — along with an Olympic logo necklace to complete her maternity style.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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There are over 20 flavors (watermelon’s a winner) to beat plain water for energy.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Avocado and Lime For a creamier dressing, an avocado-lime blend can turn a plain salad into a savory and filling meal.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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No proclamations from experts; just one person’s honest and unadorned reaction to the music.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Most medical memoirs don’t make much of place—a hospital is a hospital is a hospital—but Huyler’s was set in the Southwest, with prose as angular and unadorned as the landscape outside my window.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Meteor showers are best observed with the naked eye, with a telescope or binoculars a poor choice.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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As the name indicates, these insects are nearly impossible to see with your naked eye.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Much of the charm of Silverado Resort has always depended on its unvarnished rustic setting amid the 1200 acres of rolling hills and towering oaks that give the golf courses their traditional parkland character.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The deft tonal shifts, nuanced storytelling, and unvarnished performances announce the arrival of a riveting actor and filmmaker.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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“Unembellished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unembellished. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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