as in primary
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.
—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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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
Adjective
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These powerful systems are well-suited for developing and tuning edge models and agents, but are not primary robotics deployment platforms.—
Bill Curtis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Other highlights include a gym and a plush primary suite flaunting a stainless-steel fireplace.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Organized tours in Samaná Bay allow tourists to come into direct contact with marine life, making this activity a must-do in the region.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Tehran signaled that Israeli military action against its regional allies could also trigger a direct Iranian response.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Even with those immediate reductions, the overall multi-billion-dollar spending plan retains funding for most programs from the previous year.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Major ash-producing eruptions have repeatedly disrupted life across the region and can affect areas far beyond the immediate danger zone.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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“Unmediated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmediated. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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