no-holds-barred

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Recent Examples of no-holds-barred David Fincher's 1999 big screen adaptation of author Chuck Palahniuk's 1996 novel opened in U.S. theaters 25 years ago today, wowing audiences with its distinctive style and no-holds-barred — if frequently misunderstood — examination of modern masculinity. John Russell, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 But the seething energy shared between the various women in the film reaches operatic fever pitch, Close going no-holds-barred with Day and a combative Mo’Nique as a semi-sympathetic social worker. Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024 The no-holds-barred, no gloves, everything-goes fighting had been happening in Brazil for many years. Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-holds-barred
Adjective
  • In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.
    Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The sheer scale and complexity mean that truly comprehensive interpretability is still a distant goal.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Before starting an application server migration, ensure the middleware provider offers comprehensive migration resources and conducts a thorough review of your current architecture.
    Steve Millidge, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The manual work process was as impressive as the thorough understanding of quality choices.
    Mark Holgate, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • All of the demolition and earthwork is complete, and the structure of the new stand is already being put into place.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The case will be reviewed by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador once the investigation is complete, CBS affiliate KBOI reported.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025

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“No-holds-barred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-holds-barred. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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