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free from all additions or embellishment
I'm telling the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of unvarnished
The leaks exposed to the world unvarnished secret assessments of Russia’s war in Ukraine, including information about troop movements in Ukraine, and the provision of supplies and equipment to Ukrainian troops.
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Michael Casey, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Nov. 2024
As someone who's been through the startup gauntlet and back, here's an unvarnished look at the storms of entrepreneurship—steeped in my own experiences:
Resilience: More Than A Buzzword
Resilience isn't about never getting knocked down.
—Nelson Chu, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The result is a refreshingly unvarnished travelog, showcasing the beauty of a friendship in transition.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
Certain Sturm und Drang surrounding Rust between 2021 and today was echoed inside Toruń’s unvarnished Cinema City.
—Nick Newman, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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Michael Casey, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Nov. 2024
As someone who's been through the startup gauntlet and back, here's an unvarnished look at the storms of entrepreneurship—steeped in my own experiences:
Resilience: More Than A Buzzword
Resilience isn't about never getting knocked down.
—Nelson Chu, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The result is a refreshingly unvarnished travelog, showcasing the beauty of a friendship in transition.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
Certain Sturm und Drang surrounding Rust between 2021 and today was echoed inside Toruń’s unvarnished Cinema City.
—Nick Newman, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unvarnished
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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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Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneakers These iconic Stan Smith sneakers offer form and function thanks to their simple design, soft leather material (no blisters here!), and roomy fit.Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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Just 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt has about 24 g of protein.Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Hockey jersey: on sale for $15.65 Original price: $16.99 A plain hockey jersey, like this one from Amazon, easily fits over your padding and is great for practice or everyday wear.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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The accessory is wonderful unadorned and thus serves as a blank canvas that showcases color wonderfully on the nappa calfskin body.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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The song is hardly over two minutes long and contains what might be Sondheim’s most earnest and unadorned lyrics, and Woods finds all of its tenderness, beauty, and ache.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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But more general data, not to mention the evidence from the naked eye, suggests there is room for improvement in Strand Larsen’s all-round game.Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Object Of The Week: The Pleiades This week, the moon will occult the Pleiades, the closest open cluster of stars to the solar system and a spectacular sight with both the naked eye and through binoculars.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unvarnished. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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