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Recent Examples of unexceptionable
This seems unexceptionable today, when even popular language columnists, such as the Times’ John McWhorter, are manifest descriptivists.
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Louis Menand, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Opponents have dismissed it as a screed, but much of it is a recitation of unexceptionable (and often boilerplate) arguments against wokeness.
—Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 7 Jan. 2024
For all Miss Manners knows, that may still motivate some guests, although the practice has become common to the point of being unexceptionable.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2022
The floor has been put in unexceptionable order for dancing, and the Committee on Arrangements flatters itself that every possible preparation looking to the enjoyment of the dancers has been provided for.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2022
Now and then, Byrne puts the songs on hold and issues a few short political commands; as the movie’s title suggests, though, these are so unexceptionable (everyone should register to vote!), and so whimsically benign, that only the most churlish of viewers will dissent.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2020
This president has only, to my recollection, addressed the whole country on a national issue from his office once, and his appearance then was unexceptionable.
—Conrad Black, National Review, 30 Oct. 2019
Guarding against betrayal, whether deliberate or accidental, is also unexceptionable.
—Jennifer Sims, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2013
Louis Menand, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Opponents have dismissed it as a screed, but much of it is a recitation of unexceptionable (and often boilerplate) arguments against wokeness.
—Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 7 Jan. 2024
For all Miss Manners knows, that may still motivate some guests, although the practice has become common to the point of being unexceptionable.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2022
The floor has been put in unexceptionable order for dancing, and the Committee on Arrangements flatters itself that every possible preparation looking to the enjoyment of the dancers has been provided for.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2022
Now and then, Byrne puts the songs on hold and issues a few short political commands; as the movie’s title suggests, though, these are so unexceptionable (everyone should register to vote!), and so whimsically benign, that only the most churlish of viewers will dissent.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2020
This president has only, to my recollection, addressed the whole country on a national issue from his office once, and his appearance then was unexceptionable.
—Conrad Black, National Review, 30 Oct. 2019
Guarding against betrayal, whether deliberate or accidental, is also unexceptionable.
—Jennifer Sims, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexceptionable
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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After all, humans often intervene in the natural order in morally unobjectionable ways.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Nov. 2025
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Two months later, the Shah, suffering from cancer, fled Iran and commenced the indignity of travelling from one country to the next, looking for an acceptable place of exile.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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The danger is that in the rush to remove a strongman, outside powers elevate leaders who are more acceptable internationally but no more accountable domestically.—
Rick Singh,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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The fame Jefferson sought was the second one, closer to honor and the acceptance of one’s ideas, credit for possession of a desirable character and a favorable reputation that would outlive him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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These fibers also have natural antimicrobial or odor-resistant properties, which are desirable for use in automotive interior design.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Taking a break at the end of a day in London working with Florence, Heffington spoke to Billboard about the pleasant surprises working with Styles and Bad Bunny — and how both projects felt like a form of protest.—
Rebecca Milzoff,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Food and drink There are three main restaurants on site, in addition to several other lodges and grab-and-go options, a truly pleasant diversity of offerings considering the resort’s small size.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Neighborhoods are becoming much more attractive due to winter blossoms from pink tabebuia trees.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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On the other hand, this contrast with prior Fed picks could make Rieder even more attractive to Trump, who is not shy about busting norms.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Unexceptionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexceptionable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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