as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
I'm telling the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of unvarnished
Garland has long been fascinated by failures of the human imagination, and the sole purpose of this 93-minute immersion test is to bring the unvarnished truth of what those SEALs experienced in Ramadi closer to home.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
At a time when international relations are more often shaped by economic advantage and political power grabs than humanitarian intervention, there’s something profoundly affecting about this unvarnished depiction of frontline combat.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
And then, importantly, seek honest feedback from others—people who will give you unvarnished opinions.
—Marvin Krislov, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Gabon promised something different: unvarnished, unfiltered, unpredictable.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
At a time when international relations are more often shaped by economic advantage and political power grabs than humanitarian intervention, there’s something profoundly affecting about this unvarnished depiction of frontline combat.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
And then, importantly, seek honest feedback from others—people who will give you unvarnished opinions.
—Marvin Krislov, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Gabon promised something different: unvarnished, unfiltered, unpredictable.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unvarnished
Adjective
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Will people be more open and accept that a simple, inexpensive date isn’t the sign of low effort but rather a reflection of the economy none of us asked for?—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its second life on streaming has guided new viewers to the simple charms of one of the best mystery shows of all time.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Industry experts say some of the reasons are plain to see: Reports of detentions and deportations, including the weekslong lockup of European tourists, have sowed fears of bad experiences at the border.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Amazon also has this plain pair without any blooms, although it’s still made with embroidery.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Editors’ Picks The writing is often straightforward and unadorned but there are evocative touches on every page and many comic moments.—
Joseph Berger,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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In these factual sections, Tuck’s voice is sober and unadorned, befitting the overwhelming horror of the subject matter.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2025
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The moon and Venus will be fairly easy to see with the naked eye, but the dimness of Saturn may post a challenge for some.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The eggs appear like tiny bits of dirt to the naked eye and are about half a millimeter in size.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unvarnished. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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