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free from all additions or embellishment
I'm telling the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of unvarnished
Following a car crash in Florida last month, and the subsequent release of numerous police videos showing the aftermath, the world was presented with an unvarnished view of a broken hero.
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Its founder and one-man operator, Jack Kavanagh, is trusted for his unvarnished, unbiased presentation.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Keep in mind that this is private-sector, objective data, based on measurable real-world conditions, unvarnished by politics or anyone’s underlying agenda.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
After a November 2025 hearing, Glenn Harris called Oklahoma Watch to offer his unvarnished opinion of guardianship judges.
—Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unvarnished
Don Riddell, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Its founder and one-man operator, Jack Kavanagh, is trusted for his unvarnished, unbiased presentation.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Keep in mind that this is private-sector, objective data, based on measurable real-world conditions, unvarnished by politics or anyone’s underlying agenda.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
After a November 2025 hearing, Glenn Harris called Oklahoma Watch to offer his unvarnished opinion of guardianship judges.
—Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unvarnished
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unvarnished
Adjective
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While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Huxley might easily have written a simpler novel glorifying intellectuals while mocking Stoyte’s greed and indifference to suffering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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These tiny, plant-feeding arachnids hide in plain sight.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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The Vantamo Quilted Crossbody Bag has thoughtful security features like RFID-blocking card slots and an anti-pickpocket zipper clip, yet still looks chic rather than a boring, plain option.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The insular culture and unadorned lives of conservative Anabaptist people aren't often associated with music, but Amish sacred music dates back half a millennium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Though etiquette rules might have allowed for a tiara, the queen’s head was unadorned.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spider mites, which are difficult to see with the naked eye, appear mostly in dry conditions and cause speckled or mottled leaves that later turn yellow.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
19 May 2026
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Cynteria’s naked body was found in August 2000 on a grassy swale next to Miami Edison High School.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unvarnished. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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