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free from all additions or embellishment
I'm telling the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of unvarnished
As a result, small scratches are visible in the unvarnished paint layer in the lower part of the painting.
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
Much of the charm of Silverado Resort has always depended on its unvarnished rustic setting amid the 1200 acres of rolling hills and towering oaks that give the golf courses their traditional parkland character.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The deft tonal shifts, nuanced storytelling, and unvarnished performances announce the arrival of a riveting actor and filmmaker.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
This unvarnished approach hasn’t always been welcomed.
—Simon Mainwaring, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
Much of the charm of Silverado Resort has always depended on its unvarnished rustic setting amid the 1200 acres of rolling hills and towering oaks that give the golf courses their traditional parkland character.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The deft tonal shifts, nuanced storytelling, and unvarnished performances announce the arrival of a riveting actor and filmmaker.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
This unvarnished approach hasn’t always been welcomed.
—Simon Mainwaring, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unvarnished
Adjective
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Looking for their environmental DNA in scales, slime or skin cells that living beings shed all the time is a simpler way, Workman said.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Accessories were kept simple with large black sunglasses, a black and gold chain shoulder bag, and gold bangles—save for an extra large, wide-brimmed black sun hat.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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There are over 20 flavors (watermelon’s a winner) to beat plain water for energy.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Avocado and Lime For a creamier dressing, an avocado-lime blend can turn a plain salad into a savory and filling meal.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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No proclamations from experts; just one person’s honest and unadorned reaction to the music.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Most medical memoirs don’t make much of place—a hospital is a hospital is a hospital—but Huyler’s was set in the Southwest, with prose as angular and unadorned as the landscape outside my window.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Meteor showers are best observed with the naked eye, with a telescope or binoculars a poor choice.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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As the name indicates, these insects are nearly impossible to see with your naked eye.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
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“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unvarnished. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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