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Recent Examples of unflattering
First, the proliferation of natural wine and its evangelical cadre of drinkers has led to the unflattering perception of orange wine as merely a trend.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
That level of eye-deceiving detail falters in wide shots, however, some of which suffer from unflattering flat lighting that in certain instances recall computer screensavers of yore, given their colorful artificiality.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
They were widely criticized for being unflattering, particularly a close-up on Karoline Leavitt that seemed to show fresh filler injection sites around her lips.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Anderson’s point isn’t to take unflattering portraits, and his style can change up even within the same shoot.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
That level of eye-deceiving detail falters in wide shots, however, some of which suffer from unflattering flat lighting that in certain instances recall computer screensavers of yore, given their colorful artificiality.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
They were widely criticized for being unflattering, particularly a close-up on Karoline Leavitt that seemed to show fresh filler injection sites around her lips.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Anderson’s point isn’t to take unflattering portraits, and his style can change up even within the same shoot.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflattering
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Just remember that Joe Biden’s administration had four years to open the files and disclose any possible news unfavorable to the Republicans.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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While 48% of the respondents who had heard of Talarico viewed him positively and 18% viewed him negatively, 48% of respondents familiar with Crockett had an unfavorable impression compared with the 40% who viewed her positively.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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When the witness pointed out Axelrod, Haney allegedly used some derogatory language, sped up, and aimed his car directly at the victim.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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The song, which reclaims a derogatory term for Venezuelan female migrants, was interpreted as defiant and irritated the Venezuelan president, then facing widespread reports of electoral fraud.—
Leonor C. Suárez,
Rolling Stone,
4 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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Quick hits — Canales told reporters that the refs in the Panthers’ loss to the Bucs on Saturday never gave the Panthers the chance to replay a critical down after an erroneous whistle stopped it dead.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Jan. 2026
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In Wiggins case, the court ruled the trial judge gave erroneous legal instructions to the jury.—
Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejected claims that the officer acted in self-defense, saying after viewing the video that the federal account was inaccurate, as previously noted by The Center Square.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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That demeaning statement has proven both accurate and inaccurate, depending on the president’s relationship with the vice president, their skill set, experience, and political ambition.—
Myra Adams,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alex has apparently not seen the series but has heard about it and says what viewers are watching is untrue, according to the statement.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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These included the claim that Barack Obama had put Clooney up to it, which Clooney said is untrue.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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That Alabama didn’t drop a spot in the rankings after being drubbed by Georgia in the SEC championship was objectionable.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The institution is politically objectionable, of course, and intellectually bankrupt.—
Andrew Martin,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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“Unflattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflattering. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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