unhackneyed

adjective

Definition of unhackneyednext
as in original

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhackneyed
  1. original
  2. novel
  3. exciting
  4. intriguing
  5. interesting
  6. new
  7. fresh
  8. energizing
Adjective
  • The sole violation against the original pair was for not reporting the relationship.
    — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • At the original location, an older Mexican woman stopped to read the family's story on the wall and began to cry.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of original
Adjective
  • This isn’t necessarily a dig; all novel research likely requires some version of this mindset just to get off the ground.
    — John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • The novel intensity of New York eventually began to fade, and MacLeod lived alone in Manhattan, barely leaving his apartment.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
Definition of novel
Adjective
  • Moore describes her apprenticeship as both exciting and exhausting.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Mercury will also make a conjunction with lucky Jupiter, which can bring an exciting proposal, declaration or significant agreement your way.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Another intriguing possibility is fellow rookie outfielder Jonah Cox, who played middle infield in college.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The South’s own Sarasota, Florida This Gulf Coast city, which is about an hour south of Tampa, has gorgeous beaches, unique botanical gardens, great food, deep cultural roots, and an intriguing history that has a lot to offer visitors.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • The research examining wearables indicate interesting results.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The former’s status as a non-comedy comedy has been processed ad nauseam, but Margo makes for a more interesting case as a new show.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • That same year, Wolfram set out on an ambitious new direction in science aimed at understanding the origins of complexity in nature.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
  • If your crepe myrtles aren’t receiving enough light, transplant them to a new growing location when the plants are dormant in winter.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • The reversal came a day after the Wall Street Journal reported Trump had ordered the military to prepare a fresh attack that could begin as soon as the weekend.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There’s always something new to see and fresh businesses to support.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • For example, lavender is said to have a calming effect, while citrus scents will seem more energizing and lively.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Definition of energizing
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