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Recent Examples of unhackneyed
The recital opened with strong, unhackneyed songs by women: Elinor Remick Warren, Lili and Nadia Boulanger, and Amy Beach.
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James R. Oestreich, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2017
James R. Oestreich, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhackneyed
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The film also won best actor for Brody at the BAFTAs, as well as best cinematography and best original score.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The original intent of IDEA—systematic services for students with disabilities—was vital, but its execution has become mired in bureaucracy, inefficiency, and mixed outcomes.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Most recently, three designers – Sandy Liang, Elena Velez, and Jane Wade – experimented with crypto, AI, and hardware in novel ways at New York Fashion Week (NYFW).—
Jackie Berardo,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The letter detailed about 180 medical device staff cuts, which included 25 experts in artificial intelligence, a 20 percent reduction in biostatisticians who evaluated studies of novel devices and the loss of molecular biologists with expertise in diagnostic tests that pinpoint a cancer subtype.—
Christina Jewett,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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These moments can be exciting, ratcheting up the tension of an encounter as natural forces and world physics impact the flow of the game.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Her choice of Bose earphones, though, hint at something exciting to come.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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There’s an argument to make for and against each center fielder, which makes this position battle the most intriguing in camp.—
Katie Woo,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Here, the film starts to pivot in intriguing ways, as Yehuda practically experiences real-time whiplash.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Di Placido covers TikTok and Twitter trends, breaking down interesting conversations and controversies surrounding celebrities and the entertainment industry, focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories such as Star Wars and House of the Dragon.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the most interesting detail came from Alonso, the only active F1 driver to attend an F1 ‘legends’ dinner held in London on Monday night.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The video discussion started with benchmarks, details about xAI's new data center and the desire to create a chatbot that didn't need to be politically correct.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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The dismissals come less than three weeks after a midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter killed 67 people and brought new scrutiny to air traffic controllers and their workloads.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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For many Dallas fans, losing one of the city’s biggest sports stars is still a wound that’s very fresh.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Weili is fresh off a dominant win over Tatiana Suarez at UFC 312 on February 8.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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While engrossing and skillfully executed, American Primeval as a whole winds up somewhat less than the sum of its excellent parts, and its conclusion leaves something to be desired.—
Michael M. Rosen,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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Thoroughly engrossing and a must-read for history buffs.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
14 Dec. 2024
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“Unhackneyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhackneyed. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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