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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
His manner was earnest and thoughtful, but not without political subtext: His campaign, after all, was based on a theme of authenticity, a promise to run a trustworthy and unpretentious government.
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James Poniewozik, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
With three miles of beaches, the island offers a refreshing and unpretentious getaway.
—Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Though the vibe may not be as over-the-top, this bar won our heart with its coziness and friendly, unpretentious vibe and outstanding service.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Ready to let her hair down and rock out, the unpretentious singer-songwriter broadcast salient messages of self-empowerment and personal freedom through the equivalent of a giant megaphone.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
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James Poniewozik, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
With three miles of beaches, the island offers a refreshing and unpretentious getaway.
—Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Though the vibe may not be as over-the-top, this bar won our heart with its coziness and friendly, unpretentious vibe and outstanding service.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Ready to let her hair down and rock out, the unpretentious singer-songwriter broadcast salient messages of self-empowerment and personal freedom through the equivalent of a giant megaphone.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpretentious
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Sundance is rolling towards us and so far our packaging has been unaffected.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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Getty said that vegetation on the property burned but that structures are unaffected and its collections and staff are safe. More than 20 school districts in Los Angeles were closed on Wednesday because of the wildfires.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
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The work reverberates with quiet yet powerful symbolism paying tribute to Gonzalez’s deep roots in San Antonio and her significant contributions to the community.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The film centers on Clémence, a quiet yet amusing Parisian, who had a complicated childhood.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Bunny Museum began as a humble endeavor back in 1998.Maxwell Williams, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Ozark Mountain Music Festival has grown from its humble beginnings (11 acts over three days) to a full-fledged experience with 30 bands, artists live painting in the lobby and a weekend of good company.Dustin Staggs, arkansasonline.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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When someone in a group chat does have a genuine problem, the dynamic typically doesn’t allow for its discussion.Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some delighted in watching the influencer from the polarizing Kardashian family feel less-than-welcome at an awards ceremony honoring genuine artistic talent.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Since Election Day, there has been a muted—but nearly universal—grumbling about Biden’s choices, mostly since the 2022 midterms that saw Democrats fare better than expected, building up the party’s hope in holding on to the White House in 2024.Philip Elliott, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
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Contemporary yet refined, this hotel offers 104 rooms, each with a muted palette of blues, tans, and oranges, and plenty of communal spaces to get a taste of the city’s vibrant culture.Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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He was supposed to be a meek guy who doesn’t speak up.Josh Weiss, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Gary starts the film as a meek, somewhat nerdy college professor, but circumstances quickly force him into the uncomfortable position of becoming an undercover police informant.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Start the New Year with simple PDF editing and management with this PDF Reader Pro lifetime subscription, now just $24.97 until the end of today, January 12, at 11:59 p.m.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025
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Wall Street is rallying Friday after a subdued start to 2025 in the prior session.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
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Less than two weeks after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, an Army-Navy football game played in front of a crowd of 102,000 spectators at Philadelphia’s Municipal Stadium on December 7, 1963, might have been a subdued and somber affair.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Unpretentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpretentious. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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