as in unsentimental
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Recent Examples of hard-edged
The Good, the Bad and the Painterly As Bouancheau fashioned a Puss that was more lyrical, like a character that stepped out of a fairy tale book and less hard-edged, all the other characters followed suit.
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Karen Idelson, Variety, 23 Feb. 2023
Karen Idelson, Variety, 23 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-edged
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This lyrical but unsentimental book is a eulogy for transhumance—the seasonal movement of livestock and the people who watch over them.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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In The Miracle Worker, director Arthur Penn depicted the Helen Keller story in a direct and unsentimental manner that was unusual for its time.Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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The system is simple, if unromantic: One partner proposes through the app, and the other is sent a notification.Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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But engagement is often seen as a highly emotional and symbolic act and asking the recipient to sign a legal document in connection with receiving the ring may feel transactional or unromantic.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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This approach is not new; it could also be called tough-minded diplomacy.Dan Caldwell, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2024
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There’s a radical, tough-minded generosity here that punches right through the wall of our moment’s hypersensitivity around appropriation.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2024
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Mufasa: The Lion King, from the Moonlight director, doesn’t transcend its cynical origins as a Disney product.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Later, Hattie hugs a more cynical Turner, which enables him to forge a fraternal bond with Elwood, their friendship a turning point.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Even as Shams makes some naive and dangerous mistakes while trying to land a job, the Sufi teachings of Toufik and his father add positive lessons of love and compassion that help Shams become more grounded and confident.Alissa Simon, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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And a workplace where comfort is prioritized helps people feel more grounded.Andrea Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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That would seem logical, but hardly efficient and realistic.Erik Sherman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The most logical step for Meta would be to create a larger business around WhatsApp, said Ralph Schackart, an internet equity analyst at investment bank William Blair.Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Those feelings can flood your brain, overtake some of your rational decision-making ability, and lead you to shy away from asking difficult or direct questions.Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin, Contributor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Striking this balance between rational responsibility and intrepid innovation will ensure trust and fairness while fostering breakthroughs that define market leaders.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Unreal Mobile Difference Sharing Azalea’s no-nonsense, no-filter attitude, Unreal challenges the rubbish that plagues the industry.Sara Smith, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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The wells, the land, and his no-nonsense approach to the work left a lasting impression on me.Jay R. Young, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Hard-edged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-edged. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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