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Recent Examples of mincing
Katie Woo, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
The rental agent listened to my concerns and matched me with the Harley Heritage Softail, a thinking man’s bagger with leather panniers, weighing in at a mincing and elegant 700 pounds.
—New York Times, 27 Oct. 2021
Pioneer Natural Resources founder and CEO Scott Sheffield isn’t mincing words about a two-pronged threat pressuring independent oil and gas producers.
—Dallas News, 27 Mar. 2020
This teenager isn't afraid to speak out David Hogg is not mincing words.
—Editors, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2018
As outrage mounts over the treatment of migrant families at the U.S.–Mexico border, New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon is not mincing words.
—Gabriella Paiella, The Cut, 22 June 2018
So, President Trump also talking immigration today, and not mincing words either.
—Fox News, 17 May 2018
At a time when most of the artists on the island have been seduced by the market and many writers maintain a complicit silence, independent movies are not mincing words.
—Sarah Moreno, miamiherald, 20 Mar. 2018
That doesn't mean the former Texas A&M quarterback isn't mincing words.
—Mark Heim, AL.com, 21 Feb. 2018
Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
And Feldman, in characteristic fashion, isn’t mincing words.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
With their next 22 games against postseason contenders, there was no mincing words about the importance of the next few series.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
The rental agent listened to my concerns and matched me with the Harley Heritage Softail, a thinking man’s bagger with leather panniers, weighing in at a mincing and elegant 700 pounds.
—New York Times, 27 Oct. 2021
Pioneer Natural Resources founder and CEO Scott Sheffield isn’t mincing words about a two-pronged threat pressuring independent oil and gas producers.
—Dallas News, 27 Mar. 2020
This teenager isn't afraid to speak out David Hogg is not mincing words.
—Editors, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2018
As outrage mounts over the treatment of migrant families at the U.S.–Mexico border, New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon is not mincing words.
—Gabriella Paiella, The Cut, 22 June 2018
So, President Trump also talking immigration today, and not mincing words either.
—Fox News, 17 May 2018
At a time when most of the artists on the island have been seduced by the market and many writers maintain a complicit silence, independent movies are not mincing words.
—Sarah Moreno, miamiherald, 20 Mar. 2018
That doesn't mean the former Texas A&M quarterback isn't mincing words.
—Mark Heim, AL.com, 21 Feb. 2018
Verb
Melissa Gilbert is not mincing words regarding the Little House on the Prairie cast’s decision to stop participating in 50th anniversary events.
—Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
And Feldman, in characteristic fashion, isn’t mincing words.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mincing
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Whether this is also the outcome for Hozier’s simpering reprobate is up for the listener to decide.Tom Zoellner, SPIN, 29 May 2024
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The Crown has become too simpering, and has suffered for that reverence.Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2023
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The most challenging part of this one dish recipe is chopping the potatoes, which of course isn't even difficult.Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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From slicing and dicing to chopping and mincing, these knives make daily kitchen tasks a breeze.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Cats use exaggerated movements to show emotions, rather than painting them on their faces.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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And then, Jamie suddenly returned in the episode’s final moments, proving that reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Shooting on 28 Years Later has wrapped, with the theatrical release date set for June 20, 2025.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Despite a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, the film inexplicably never found a theatrical distributor.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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Helen is this fascinating contradiction — a genteel Tory wife who is also a ruthless assassin.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The genteel and old-timey rooms start at $239 in late fall.Abbie Kozolchyk, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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The melodramatic music playing in the background of the clip seemed to be the icing on the cake, adding a layer of surreal ambiance to an already strange scene.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The emotional Moon enters melodramatic Leo at 8:51 am EST and opposes inflexible Pluto in logical Aquarius shortly thereafter, setting up a tug-of-war between feelings and facts.Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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The centerpiece is a floor-to-ceiling bluestone fireplace that’s surrounded by huge windows, skylights, and wooden beams.Clio Chang, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
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The wooden beams and exposed stone apertures in the walls remind you of the heritage that lies in the bones of the house.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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In late November, Munn posted a cute tribute on Instagram to celebrate her son's third birthday.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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For a cute accent table or seating option, the KYRRE electric blue stool is a must have.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Mincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mincing. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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