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Recent Examples of unmentionable
The concept of a Chinese luxury brand—or even one that fluttered on the verge of high-end—was unmentionable.
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
That experience made higher taxes all but unmentionable in the GOP.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Even at unmentionable speeds, reining in two supercars, the E60 felt rock-steady and sturdy.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
There exists a dangerous chilling trend in education whereby many subjects have become effectively unmentionable.
—Chris Doyle, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2024
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
That experience made higher taxes all but unmentionable in the GOP.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Even at unmentionable speeds, reining in two supercars, the E60 felt rock-steady and sturdy.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
There exists a dangerous chilling trend in education whereby many subjects have become effectively unmentionable.
—Chris Doyle, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmentionable
Adjective
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Such is the ineffable at-once-ness of these moments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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But in ways unmistakable, and ineffable, Kannapolis avoided the fate that a lot of other small towns couldn’t.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a recent speech, Thomas tied the nation’s highest ideals to a conservative vision of limited government — and launched a broadside on progressivism seen by critics as unfair and inappropriate.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The complaint mentioned that the head coach had maintained an inappropriate relationship with a UAB student-athlete, which included the coach allegedly sleeping at the player's residence on different occasions.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi reinstated a similar policy in 2025 banning improper third party settlements.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The restaurant was closed due to critical violations including improper food holding temperatures and storage techniques, lack of hand hygiene and overall poor cleanliness, city officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Using family events to network is unseemly, if all too common.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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There was also an unseemly whiff of insider partisan horse-trading here—two Democrats for two Republicans—in a razor-close chamber.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Unwilling to take orders or play by the rules of polite society, the two partner up as a bookmaker and his enforcer and run an illicit gambling operation that proves highly profitable — but dangerous.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Mixing or using it with alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit substances can significantly slow breathing and lead to death.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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Our current contractor’s price proposal and timeline to finish the bridge was unreasonable and unacceptable.—
Katie Thomson,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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What happened was unacceptable.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Director James Cameron and The Walt Disney Company have been sued for unauthorized use of an Indigenous actress’ likeness without her knowledge and consent.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Since the City Council gave the Carmen Building historic status in July 2024, the property has faced more than 25 city code complaints about its condition and unauthorized access.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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“Unmentionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmentionable. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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