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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
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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
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The passenger, who goes by u/allons-y11 on Reddit, took to the platform on August 17 with a post that has drawn almost 800 upvotes and dozens of comments over what qualifies as acceptable cabin baggage.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution came in at 10 parts per million, about 20% of acceptable strength.—
David J. Neal
Updated August 22,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In Mexico, English and Spanish are desirable; in Canada, French is considered an asset.—
Michelle Kaufman
August 12,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Some of the most desirable brands let the product speak for itself rather than resorting to conspicuous branding and flashy gimmicks.—
Matteo Atti,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The 25-year-old is always pleasant and wearing a big smile.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Having visited the dome myself, the clearest impression that stays with me is how Hiroshima isn’t just surprisingly pleasant, but beautiful.—
Ed Simon
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Mamma Mia! should theoretically function as a star vehicle considering the plot is delightful nonsense meant to be outshone by the songs and performances, whether by force of belting or pure charisma.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some Zinfandels even taste like berry jam, but with the delightful heat of around 14% alcohol on the finish, and a touch of acidity to cleanse the palate between bites of BBQ.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Thus, the poorest countries in Central America, Central and South Asia, and Africa are likely to become stuck in the economic lowlands with little means of exit while the larger, geopolitically significant emerging markets will, relatively speaking, become more attractive.—
Adam S. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Like during past periods of uncertainty, such as the 2008 financial crisis or early Covid-19 years, some companies may be available at more attractive entry points.—
Lisya Bahar Manoah,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Unexceptionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexceptionable. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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