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as in unaffected
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
a simple and unpretentious account about growing up in the rural South
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as in quiet
not excessively showy
lives in a rather unpretentious house for someone so wealthy
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as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
the unpretentious disposition of an award-winning scientist who has nothing to prove to anyone
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Recent Examples of unpretentious
Kahane’s manner is, like his music, unpretentious, though shot through with dark humor and whimsy.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
The gentle, unpretentious vibe and top-notch service plays well with locals, so be prepared to order in Italian.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
The aesthetic is both elegant and surprising, simple and unpretentious, like the sculptures and vases by Japanese artist Toru Kurokawa (right), or the tables and armchairs from the Karimoku brand.
—Anna-Lena Reith, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2024
Kurama Sushi is an authentic Japanese restaurant with exceptionally good sushi served in a friendly, unpretentious setting.
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—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
The gentle, unpretentious vibe and top-notch service plays well with locals, so be prepared to order in Italian.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
The aesthetic is both elegant and surprising, simple and unpretentious, like the sculptures and vases by Japanese artist Toru Kurokawa (right), or the tables and armchairs from the Karimoku brand.
—Anna-Lena Reith, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2024
Kurama Sushi is an authentic Japanese restaurant with exceptionally good sushi served in a friendly, unpretentious setting.
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—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpretentious
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Despite the order, Canadians can still access TikTok, as the app itself remains unaffected by the directive.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Network connectivity to Meta's frontend web servers remains unaffected.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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His quiet home in Tupelo, Mississippi was raided by dozens of vehicles of police and federal investigators, and Curtis was arrested for an unthinkable crime: Sending letters to government officials, including President Barack Obama, that were laced with ricin, a lethal poison.Barry Levitt, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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These cabins are slightly away from the main lodge, providing a quiet getaway for guests looking to enjoy nature.Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chapter 1: The Rise of Scribe Media Scribe Media started in 2014 as the humbler, niche-sounding Book in a Box.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Just a few steps up the hill is a humble boulangerie that punches far above its weight; Le Fornil de Mon Père has been making bread and pastries in the area for eight decades.Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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The information the source supplies must be newsworthy and give readers genuine insight.Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Once in possession of the session cookie, the attacker can then, effectively, go back at any time and will be treated as a genuine user of your account as the cookie shows that session as, yep, authenticated.Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The sleek setting includes a muted grey palette, hints of metallic, and an impressive collection of artwork by international artists.Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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And while Nicola Coughlan, Zendaya and Kaia Gerber have all embraced the power of hair-teasing this year, the aim for this new style is less Marge Simpson, more muted.Leah Dolan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Tucci, a reassuring screen presence for more than three decades, is casually excellent as the iconoclastic Bellini, wisely downplaying his character’s physicality in favor of meek conviction.Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Amy Adams, whose performance as a meek nun in Doubt was her second Oscar nomination after Junebug, reaps that windfall and wins her Oscar nice and early in her career.Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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That’s right—a process that can involve doctors’ visits, insurance claims, and out-of-pocket costs was as simple as buying Band-Aids or shampoo or batteries.Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Maybe the key to a truly satisfying vacation in 2025 is simple: more of it.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even a traditional white marble fireplace can have an impact in a subdued way when paired with a corresponding wall paint color.Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement The spry 76-year-old with bushy gray hair growing horizontally off his head like a subdued Doc Brown is the white hat — the boss — on his crew.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2024
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpretentious. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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