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free from all additions or embellishment
I'm telling the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of unvarnished
In Whose Name features over 3,000 hours of personal footage which director Nico Ballesteros filmed throughout the years with West's permission, providing an unvarnished look into the rapper's mental state at the time.
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Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
That background lends her work an unvarnished normalcy.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
This type of unvarnished discourse is refreshing in a game filled with dishonesty, spin, and secretive media briefings.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Their unvarnished alt-rock was led by wild-eyed singer Matt Shultz, a human rubber band who exhausted himself despite his vocals disappearing into the strong breeze.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unvarnished
Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
That background lends her work an unvarnished normalcy.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
This type of unvarnished discourse is refreshing in a game filled with dishonesty, spin, and secretive media briefings.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Their unvarnished alt-rock was led by wild-eyed singer Matt Shultz, a human rubber band who exhausted himself despite his vocals disappearing into the strong breeze.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unvarnished
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unvarnished
Adjective
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While House Republicans can pass legislation with a simple majority vote, Senate Republicans cannot advance most matters without meeting a 60-vote threshold.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Freshly caught fish often hang in plain sight, and the selection changes so frequently that a whiteboard keeps track of what’s available.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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To create your own, write a name on a plain paper gift tag.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There are two net-new black jackets present in the capsule, which is a rarity considering the minimalist, unadorned hue is one Sanoë has typically stayed away from.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Every control is perfect, from the six-speed manual transmission to the unadorned steering wheel, and the view is incredible over the low hood and instrument gauges, complete with a rev counter redlining at 9,000 RPM.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The system uses the infrared wavelength—invisible to the naked eye—as opposed to visible light to prevent the signals from interfering with the residual peripheral vision the subjects still have.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jenner offered a peek into her beachy surroundings by sharing pictures of a cloudy sky, ripples of water hitting the sand, and herself sitting naked in front of a clear blue ocean.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unvarnished. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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