as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
an unwritten contract may not be enforceable
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Recent Examples of unwritten
Aggression arises from desperation, and from violations of unwritten codes.
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The unwritten rule book to erode controversy is simple: Steer clear of religious and/or political themes, and align with widely acceptable moral frameworks.
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
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Even Jackie Kennedy — who was celebrated for her ever-appropriate, timeless dress sense — sometimes eschewed the unwritten mandate of wearing American apparel.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Beyond formal training, new employees learn unwritten rules, insider tips and valuable knowledge from experienced colleagues.
—Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwritten
Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The unwritten rule book to erode controversy is simple: Steer clear of religious and/or political themes, and align with widely acceptable moral frameworks.
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
Related article Remember when Princess Diana danced with John Travolta at the White House?
Even Jackie Kennedy — who was celebrated for her ever-appropriate, timeless dress sense — sometimes eschewed the unwritten mandate of wearing American apparel.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Beyond formal training, new employees learn unwritten rules, insider tips and valuable knowledge from experienced colleagues.
—Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwritten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwritten
Adjective
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First Trump policy to hit the Supreme Court The appeal is the first from the Trump administration that the Supreme Court agreed to consider through oral arguments.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Yeast overgrowth can often be eradicated with one dose of an oral tablet called fluconazole (Diflucan).—
Cheyenne Buckingham,
SELF,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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He was released with a verbal warning on both occasions.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Mason Garrett, 22, was charged with terroristic threats and acts after making verbal threats to shoot students and staff at Warren County High School, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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While human verbatim transcription services offer high accuracy and preserve important nuances in spoken communication, this process isn't without challenges.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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In response to the cancellation, The Murder Capital offered a spoken statement from outside the venue while holding the Palestinian flag.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
12 May 2025
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“Unwritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwritten. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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