as in confident
not feeling or showing regret or shame; not apologetic
She was unapologetic about her remarks. He's an unapologetic golf fanatic.
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Recent Examples of unapologetic
His performance speaks to the evolving beauty of Houston—one of diversity, country twang, and unapologetic pride.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Connolly has a decade more experience than Ocasio-Cortez on the panel, though the New York Democrat has made a name for herself as an unapologetic defender of progressive ideals.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
The online response to the clip suggests a shared sentiment among many women who, like Friedman, find empowerment in their independent decisions and in Friedman and Fahey's unapologetic embrace of a diverse spectrum of lifestyles.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Brands that thrive this year will be the ones that go rogue: that push boundaries and take chances on bold storytelling that feels real and unapologetic.
—Steven Le Vine, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Connolly has a decade more experience than Ocasio-Cortez on the panel, though the New York Democrat has made a name for herself as an unapologetic defender of progressive ideals.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
The online response to the clip suggests a shared sentiment among many women who, like Friedman, find empowerment in their independent decisions and in Friedman and Fahey's unapologetic embrace of a diverse spectrum of lifestyles.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Brands that thrive this year will be the ones that go rogue: that push boundaries and take chances on bold storytelling that feels real and unapologetic.
—Steven Le Vine, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
Adjective
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The surgeons, however, were confident about the procedure for the four-time PGA Tour winner.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The survey showed 73% of chief executives surveyed were confident in their company growth prospects, compared to 70% in September and to 64% in January last year.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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An aggressive exterior, with more aero and venting, hints at the performance potential within.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Eight years later, polls show the president has more support in the country for aggressive limits on immigration, in part because of a surge in migrants crossing the southern border during much of Mr. Biden’s time in office.—
Michael D. Shear,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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More ambitious scenarios, like the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, envision cutting oil, coal, and gas use by at least 80% in just 25 years—an unprecedented feat.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Nine dogs and 30 cats were adopted from the center on San Carlos and Third streets last month — short of the ambitious goal of 100 but still pretty good considering people who stopped by were likely on their way to or from downtown holiday events.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And there was one thing America noticed: Team Trump is wasting no time to move on his boldest promises.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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Fifty years ago, some Catholic leaders were wiser and bolder.—
Celia Viggo Wexler,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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After years of electric vehicles dominating the overall new car buzz (if not sales), hybrids made a strong, emphatic comeback in 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2025
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For three straight weeks, the Chargers have shared emphatic high fives in their celebratory post-game locker room.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This fresh and energetic horror movie makes a notable new addition to Soderbergh's storied filmography.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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For such an energetic and vertical player, runs like that one should net him many more.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The loud and contentious debate about whether Indiana and SMU deserved CFP at-large bids overshadowed the reality of postseason football in both college and the NFL.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden prioritized student loan forgiveness during his term, introducing broad and contentious programs—challenged by his opponents in the courts—to relieve people of large chunks of their college debt.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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