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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
Adjective
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Violence at a protest is never acceptable.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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That demand has triggered delicate internal maneuvering within the government as officials attempt to identify potential replacements who could be acceptable both to Washington and to influential factions within Venezuela’s armed forces.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Goyoaga cautioned that nut flours’ sticky density generally works less well in recipes for cookies, where crispness is often desirable.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The area is relatively resource-rich, pocked with dark craters that harbor water ice and have near constant exposure to sunlight around their respective rims—both desirable features for lunar bases.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The two kids were watching their parents text on their phones instead of socializing with each other and making pleasant conversation.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chardonnay from Burgundy has a typical bouquet of wet river rock, crushed oyster shells, and sometimes a pleasant note of petrol that hits you before going deeper to assess the fruit aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the 68th minute, Liel Abada showed delightful control on a ball floated into the box, putting it on a tee for Pep Biel to convert, putting Charlotte FC ahead to stay.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Childhood photos of both Roberts, found in some guest rooms, are delightful Easter eggs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Adding flower beds filled with water-loving plants such as daylilies, blue flag irises, and button bushes is an attractive solution for soggy areas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yancey said simplifying regulations and improving permitting processes could make the city more attractive to investors and businesses.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Unexceptionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexceptionable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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