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 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
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Donald Trump himself appeared confident, strong, and presidential.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
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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Magaro plays the young, ambitious TV producer Geoffrey Mason, eager to prove himself to his boss, the legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Sarsgaard).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
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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On Friday, Paschal continued its success with an emphatic 42-21 victory over O.D. Wyatt at Wyatt High School.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025
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Her cues as a leader were not nearly as confident — the arms a little too vague, the nods too emphatic.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 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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This hearing and a Thursday session before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions are expected to be contentious due to Kennedy's views on vaccines.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Kennedy’s hearing marks the beginning of what is expected to be a series of contentious sessions on Capitol Hill.—
Matt Galka,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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