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Recent Examples of unhackneyed
The recital opened with strong, unhackneyed songs by women: Elinor Remick Warren, Lili and Nadia Boulanger, and Amy Beach.
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James R. Oestreich, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2017
James R. Oestreich, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhackneyed
Adjective
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The cost of the project has ballooned as well, from an original projection of €200 million to €507 million, according to recent estimates.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The option marks the latest addition to Phiphen’s growing slate of literary adaptations and original projects across film and television.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The novel swings between the trivial and the dire, and in her bleakest moments Adora leans on the Stoics for guidance, thinking, C’mon, boys, don’t fail me now!—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Defying norms forces people to tap into a novel school of thought.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each meal needs to be exciting, easy, healthy, and affordable.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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This element of permanence is exciting to Stark, who has created looks for Beyoncé and has her own, body-positive line of lingerie called Panty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His story is just one intriguing twist in a draft class filled with overachievers.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte also added two intriguing newcomers in Western Carolina/Pittsburgh transfer Cole Gonzales and true freshman Jaylen White, both of whom have impressed the coaching staff during spring practice.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ruby Mace The most interesting outsider.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Saturday’s 11th inning featured an interesting debate.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even without the latest new-fangled gadgets, anglers are more technologically equipped than ever with things like GPS, electronic contour maps of lakes auto-steering trolling motors.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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McVay also said the decision to draft Simpson does not impact contract negotiations with Stafford as the Rams look to give him a new deal ahead of next season.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too.—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 What fresh view broadens your world today?—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Everything that's walked down the runway recently has just been mind-boggling and incredibly enlivening.—
Brandi Fowler,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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The look of it was so enlivening.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unhackneyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhackneyed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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