1
as in smoothness
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2
as in suaveness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unctuousness
Noun
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At that point, all of the affluence, urbanity and privilege in the world wasn’t much good.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025 -
In this volume, the designer reflects deeply on the diverse aesthetics of French urbanity versus rural living.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
4 Nov. 2024
Noun
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My robes and caftans from the brand are among my most treasured pieces with their unstudied, easy elegance.—
Cora Harrington,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Expect the evening to bring all the elegance and star power of Oscars weekend, while staying unapologetically focused on Black women’s narratives and contributions.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.—
CNN,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Queen’s duplicity and thirst for vengeance make a stunning showcase for Lewek’s electric sense of drama, brilliant tone, and spitfire technique.—
Matthew Gurewitsch,
airmail.news,
17 Aug. 2024
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The Cold War nurtured a culture of secrets and lies that the population came to tolerate as a strategic necessity; at the turn of the millennium, the war on terror took that duplicity to new levels of sophistication.—
Karen Parker Lears,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Officers found gear linked to dog fighting on Burrell’s property, including a live chicken that was used to tempt the dogs, a dog treadmill and a breeding stand.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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The breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 2010, but the breed has come under fire after being at the center of stories involving irresponsible ownership, poor breeding practices and biting incidents.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Unctuousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unctuousness. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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