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Recent Examples of unrefined The engine sounds raspy and unrefined, and the power output feels lethargic and underwhelming. Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Black Sesame, Berry, Coconut and Chocolate are the primary flavors along with a line of protein granolas, granola bars, candied nuts, and to-go packs, all sweetened with unrefined sugar, maple syrup and monk fruit. Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 This unrefined process tends to make the oil purer and have better flavor.7 The International Olive Council (IOC) is an organization chartered by the United Nations (UN) that creates the standards for olive oil. Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025 That dance, though unrefined, was enthusiastically received. Brian Schaefer, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrefined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrefined
Adjective
  • In energy trading, U.S. benchmark crude oil added 64 cents to $62.59 per barrel.
    Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • The value of the dollar climbed against other major currencies, while crude oil prices jumped more than 3% during midday trading.
    Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • Where the real Colin and Emma have trouble getting much further than a clumsy hug after a putt-putt date, some of the acting couples have increased their intimacy levels with breathtaking speed.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 May 2025
  • Word's document comparison interface is also clumsy and confusing compared with FineReader's.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Climate change vandals spray-painted a Tesla car dealership in Manhattan on Tuesday to protest Elon Musk’s work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but as police arrived, the activists could be seen cleaning off some of the vulgar writing.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Two of the protesters are facing counts including obstructing a law enforcement officer and simple battery on a law enforcement officer, while a third has been charged with using vulgar language, according to Acworth police.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • However, there are some plants that are less appealing to animals, such as those with pungent scents, fuzzy leaves, prickly or rough foliage, or a bitter taste.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
  • Its new pricing could be an effort to attract American car buyers after rough Q1.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • Related Articles Dear Abby: Is there a way to tell the crass shirttail relations that they’re not invited?
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 10 May 2025
  • Grand Theft Auto is famous for its crass, satirical sense of humor.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
Adjective
  • Proctor sent a series of rude, lewd and unprofessional text messages about Read and the investigation, which led to his firing.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
  • There was also a three-homer game for Pablo Sandoval in the 2012 World Series, but it’s considered rude to talk about that in 2025.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • See the trailer for Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie below (disclaimer: coarse language).
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • Fine grade or low-scratch scrubbers will help with delicate jobs, while coarse scrubbers can clean cast iron, stone, and even strip paint.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Houde said these mammoth animals are a primitive group of proboscideans ('elephantoids') from which modern elephants evolved.
    Joseph J. Kolb, Fox News, 18 July 2017
  • Many are primitive and remote, and don’t have restrooms or water.
    OregonLive.com, OregonLive.com, 12 July 2017

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“Unrefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrefined. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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