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done or working without something else coming in between
photoshopped images have made people aware that a digital photograph is not necessarily an unmediated depiction of reality
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Recent Examples of unmediated
By rejecting such figures, ISIS was attempting something akin to the Protestant Reformation for Islam, in which the religion would be open to anyone who chose to believe, direct and unmediated.
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Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
The unadorned drawl of an artist like Daniel Johnston might convey an unmediated access to the interiority of the singer; Zha suggests something similar with what sound like GarageBand presets.
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James Gui,
Pitchfork,
12 Feb. 2026
And while some fictions may be more accurate than others, none offer unmediated access to reality.
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Roy Scranton
august 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
Many now point to unmediated disinformation and hateful speech on the Internet as evidence that free speech is being weaponized against democracy itself.
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Jacob McHangama,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Feb. 2022
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Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
The unadorned drawl of an artist like Daniel Johnston might convey an unmediated access to the interiority of the singer; Zha suggests something similar with what sound like GarageBand presets.
—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
12 Feb. 2026
And while some fictions may be more accurate than others, none offer unmediated access to reality.
—
Roy Scranton
august 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
Many now point to unmediated disinformation and hateful speech on the Internet as evidence that free speech is being weaponized against democracy itself.
—
Jacob McHangama,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmediated
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LondonReuters — King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, royal officials said on Thursday, ending nearly two centuries of the central London landmark serving as the British monarch’s primary residence.
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Who enforces Assembly Bill 660 The primary responsibility for enforcing Assembly Bill 660, an amendment to the California Retail Food Code, falls on local enforcement, a spokesperson with the California Department of Public Health said.
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Ruled by Mars, Aries is direct, impulsive and eager to charge ahead, while Cancer prefers to observe, process and make sure the vibes feel safe.
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These devices are a direct answer to that problem.
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Instead, the Warriors just injected a heavy dose of immediate reality into Chase Center.
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On Tuesday, Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez sent an email to city officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Public Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette, requesting immediate support for unhoused residents in the area.
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“Unmediated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmediated. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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