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as in wild
existing without human habitation or cultivation
a dangerous and untamed land
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as in feral
living outdoors without taming or domestication by humans
tried to capture the untamed horse
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Recent Examples of untamed
Thomas Newman’s otherwise mechanical score takes on fluid, untamed qualities.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Even her baby hairs had untamed wisps.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
This bold design with zebra print accent nails merges sophistication with a touch of untamed flair, creating a perfect balance of style and individuality.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Wind words proliferated and spread with untamed promiscuity, as did wind gods, all around the planet.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Even her baby hairs had untamed wisps.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
This bold design with zebra print accent nails merges sophistication with a touch of untamed flair, creating a perfect balance of style and individuality.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Wind words proliferated and spread with untamed promiscuity, as did wind gods, all around the planet.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untamed
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While reading the manga, Godoy would take photos of Luffy’s wildest faces to try to include them in his performance.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Most everyone in attendance at 2220 seemed to be there to meet or support one of their favorite artists, one of the devout purists of our time who manages to remain that without getting smug, lazy or feral, all common pitfalls.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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And that’s before Hudson shows up and the audience goes feral.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 Mar. 2026
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This tiny, uninhabited island is protected by UNESCO and was home to humans as far back as 3,000 BC, later becoming a key location in Greek mythology as the birthplace of Apollo and his twin sister Artemis.—
Katie Silcox,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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One drone hit an uninhabited area and caused no casualties.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This experience prioritizes the animals’ wellbeing by focusing on increasing the population, collecting data, and working with experts who have success in re-wilding.—
Jack Tydeman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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For the most peaceful stretch, head to Opal Beach in Gulf Islands National Seashore, where the shoreline remains undeveloped, and the loudest sound is usually the surf.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Both Hopewell Elementary and the home of the district’s LEAD Innovation Studio were ultimately constructed on the ground, but the district still owns around 150 acres of undeveloped land in the forest.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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They were met with savage brutality, with as many as 30,000 murdered by their own government.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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But they were met with savage brutality, with as many as 30,000 souls murdered by their own government.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Down these uncultivated paths, Horace’s Lydia, Tibullus’s Delia, and Ovid’s Corinna had passed, but only Virgil’s Philomela remained.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The continent is home to 60% of the planet’s uncultivated arable land that is capable of sequestering immense amounts of carbon—yet only 16% of the global carbon credits market.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The spa The crown jewel (beyond its natural terrain) is Río Perdido’s brand new spa, which debuted in January 2025.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fox has been taking supplements for nearly 20 years, and finds this one to be unique due to its comprehensive blend of powerhouse, natural ingredients.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Untamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untamed. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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