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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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In the wake of the big bang, the universe gradually cooled down from its original, ultra-hot state, eventually allowing—around the universe's 380,000th birthday—free protons and electrons to combine into a fog mainly made up of neutral hydrogen atoms.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Grab the classic, breathable top while it’s marked down to just $49 — 50 percent off its original price.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Mar. 2025
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The bizarre thing is that even with a six-hour runtime, much of the novel material omitted from Visconti’s version is still entirely missing.—
Anthony Paletta,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Personalities like British oncologist Audrey Evans, whose campaign to develop a novel treatment for children suffering from neuroblastoma in the late 1960s takes center stage in the inspiring and tear-jerking medical drama, Audrey’s Children (now playing in theaters everywhere).—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The discovery now raises new and exciting questions about the processes that shaped the universe's first galaxies.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Both individuals possess a separate aesthetic and demographic appeal and that is what makes their rise exciting.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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But there’s no arguing that it’s led to some intriguing releases, from the 2021 Gossip Girl reboot (which just so happened to feature a guest spot from Vogue Runway’s very own fashion news editor, José Criales-Unzueta, thank you very much) to the upcoming Freakier Friday.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Phillies have an outstanding starting staff, which includes: Zack Wheeler-RHP-Age 34 Christopher Sanchez-LHP-Age 28 Aaron Nola-RHP-Age 31 Ranger Suarez-LHP-Age 29 Jesus Luzardo-LHP-Age 27 The intriguing Luzardo came to the Phillies in a trade with the Miami Marlins.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the most interesting data point about Super Bowl viewership was about streaming: Of those that streamed the game rather than watching on broadcast, one-third tuned in via Tubi.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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Affinity Missions, Chronicles X’s term for a type of side quest that’s more story-rich than others, are the most interesting, and where the rest of the story unfolds between each chapter.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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People quickly adapt to new financial circumstances, so while receiving money may bring temporary joy, the effect is fleeting.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Molina’s life is upended after forming an unlikely bond with his new cellmate (Diego Luna).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Six months on, those words are yet to yield anything tangible, but the project has been given fresh impetus by the club’s new American owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG).—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Core inflation, which excludes prices of fresh food, was at 3%, lower than January’s figure of 3.2%.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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The devices themselves, both their engrossing content and their blue light, keep kids up later into the night, in turn reducing their sleep.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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Todd Field’s wholly engrossing drama is about a world-class conductor and composer, Lydia Tár, who is at the top of her field.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Unhackneyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhackneyed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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