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Recent Examples of unexceptionable
Guarding against betrayal, whether deliberate or accidental, is also unexceptionable.
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Jennifer Sims, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2013
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
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
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
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
These views, unexceptionable in academia, would likely make Ms. Gopinath unwelcome in India’s government.
—Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2018
Jennifer Sims, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2013
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
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
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
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
These views, unexceptionable in academia, would likely make Ms. Gopinath unwelcome in India’s government.
—Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexceptionable
Adjective
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Maybe that’s the lesson the university is actually communicating to its students, beneath whatever charmingly nasal encouragement Kermit doles out on graduation day: to err on the unobjectionable side when things look dicey.—
Callie Holtermann,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Many orders can be unobjectionable, such as giving federal employees the day after Christmas off.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While being truthful is an important value, telling a white lie can be acceptable.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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Saucy barbecue chicken, ham, and, yes, pineapple, are all acceptable.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The idea is that this type of investment will make the area a more desirable destination and thus lead to all the benefits that come from more foot traffic and spending.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
29 July 2025
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Torus Pak capitalizes on this psychology to make ready meals more desirable, increasing the odds that they are actually eaten.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Farm-fresh eggs are offered for not-really-Vegans, and the deep bowls of hearty homemade Ranch granola with oat milk and blueberries are delightful.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While there’s plenty to appreciate about the sights and activities of the season, nothing compares to the satisfaction of lighting a candle to set the ultimate cozy mood and make your home smell delightful.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Berkshire Hathaway is underperforming after Buffett's exit news, now trails the S&P 500 This is one of the most attractive opportunities for income, Vanguard says.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Research analyzing millions of profiles reveals that both men and women often pursue partners who are estimated to be about 25% more attractive than themselves, despite these advances yielding fewer responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Unexceptionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexceptionable. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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