as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
I'm telling the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of unvarnished
If not now, then when? Here are the facts, simple and unvarnished.
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Instead, the joy of watching the series lies in the visitors’ authentic, unvarnished delight.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
There were plenty of unvarnished episodes, when nice would not cut it.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
The leaks exposed to the world unvarnished secret assessments of the Russia-Ukraine war, including information about troop movements in Ukraine, and the provision of supplies and equipment to Ukrainian troops.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Instead, the joy of watching the series lies in the visitors’ authentic, unvarnished delight.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
There were plenty of unvarnished episodes, when nice would not cut it.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
The leaks exposed to the world unvarnished secret assessments of the Russia-Ukraine war, including information about troop movements in Ukraine, and the provision of supplies and equipment to Ukrainian troops.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unvarnished
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unvarnished
Adjective
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Uncharacteristically for the times, a sincere and simple sentence in the active voice.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Or skip the color entirely and let your designs pop off plain, undyed eggs.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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Without laws, humans are forced to decide for themselves what constitutes justice or just plain revenge.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Accommodations were generally simple: a twin bed, unadorned walls, a place to put my clothes, maybe a sink.—
Kate Siber,
Outside Online,
11 Mar. 2025
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His portfolio of work leans towards clean, unadorned lines peppered with Brutalist inspiration.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is the most noticeable change to the naked eye.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Unlike last year's total solar eclipse, during which there were a few brief moments during totality when the sun was shielded and people could safely remove eyewear to take in the sight, during a partial solar eclipse, there is no safe time for sky gazers to view the spectacle with the naked eye.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unvarnished. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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