UNHACKNEYED Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

unhackneyed

adjective

Definition of unhackneyed

as in original

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Adjective

Buckcherry’s current lineup includes Todd as the only original member, Dacanay, guitarist Billy Rowe, bass player Kelly LeMieux, and drummer Francis Ruiz.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
And with most of the original cast now long gone, the latest sequel often feels as cursed as that treacherous netherworld.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of original

Adjective

May 19 Just three months before her death, Panettiere releases her candid memoir detailing the progression of a once-exciting, new relationship that quickly escalated into years of domestic violence.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Romero holds a 17-2 record with 13 KOs, while Lopez stands at 22-2 with 13 KOs, promising an exciting clash.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of exciting

Adjective

His pro projection is intriguing as a tall goalie who moves well for his size.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
For Marni's summer collections, Consuelo brought her idiosyncratic sensibility to looks that mixed ethnic and vintage elements with intriguing cutting.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of intriguing

Adjective

The angled sides create a visually interesting silhouette, while the glass front distinguishes it from a mere box of wood.

— Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
Classic notes are also growing up this season—tonka is vanilla’s more interesting older sister, able to shift from woody to dry to nutty, depending on the present company.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of interesting

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In July, Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams was spotted in Seoul wearing a pair of calf-length white shorts from Descalco, a new swimwear brand that launches this week.

— Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Conceptually inspired by the 1989 Pininfarina Mythos, the Kode89 utilizes a new proprietary aluminum spaceframe and a carbon-fiber body.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of new

Adjective

Using a microplane, grate some fresh Parmigiano Reggiano over the top of the salad.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Videos on social media published last week showed empty markets in Tehran and Karaj, with sellers complaining that their fresh produce is not being bought.

— Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

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