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Recent Examples of unflattering
The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The story was an unflattering portrayal of Apologia.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Sometimes an unflattering photo is taken of me.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
There are lots of reasons someone might not want a photo posted, ranging from it simply being an unflattering shot, to future employers Googling their name, through to hiding from an abusive ex or being in witness protection.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The story was an unflattering portrayal of Apologia.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Sometimes an unflattering photo is taken of me.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
There are lots of reasons someone might not want a photo posted, ranging from it simply being an unflattering shot, to future employers Googling their name, through to hiding from an abusive ex or being in witness protection.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unflattering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflattering
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The fear here was due in part because Marathon had its last alpha decimated by ARC Raiders, dropping its own public test right on top of it this past summer, one that went far better and made Marathon look unfavorable in comparison.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, the startup agreed to merge with a SPAC led by Gerry Cardinale and Billy Beane but ended up calling off the deal a year later, citing unfavorable market conditions.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Neither party admitted to liability and each agreed to refrain from making disparaging, negative or uncomplimentary statements about the other, the document said.—
Lorraine Mirabella,
Baltimore Sun,
29 July 2022
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Though the pollen gunk will pass, he's concerned by a contingent of Twitter trolls who've shared uncomplimentary reviews of his recent North American tour.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE.com,
21 Jan. 2022
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During the incident, the woman pushed him, shoved a shopping cart at him and made derogatory remarks, according to police.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Reale joked that he’s been called plenty of derogatory names through the years by surfers in the water competing for waves.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Conservative pundit Meghan McCain blasted commentator Tucker Carlson after a guest on his podcast and online show this week made a disparaging remark about her weight.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
5 Dec. 2025
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Emily’s father didn’t say it in a disparaging way—more like That was just Ryan.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s an extra $1,780 or so purely because the IRS concluded the erroneous position was intentional rather than mistaken.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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How to opt out Incorporating AI directly into Gmail could pose risks for Google, given that large language models can sometimes present erroneous or misleading information.—
Julia Doyle,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the 222 years since declaring its independence, the Caribbean country and its people has consistently found itself as the target of American derision—from Thomas Jefferson’s refusal to acknowledge Haiti's independence to Trump’s inaccurate depiction of Haitians.—
Ruth Jean-Marie,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Behind the scenes, Newsom’s staff have taken a similar approach and tone, calling for the tabloid to change language in stories that the team feels is inaccurate or misleading.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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What’s more, the administration’s accounts of ICE’s actions have repeatedly proved untrue.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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That does not mean the allegations are untrue.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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If so, were his words as objectionable as mine?—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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Avoid objectionable language, also known as any word or phrase that is readily decipherable.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Unflattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflattering. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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