unfancy

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unfancy The kitchen—small, unfancy, pleasant—has a window with a sight line to the Duomo: by conventional measures the best view in the apartment, but somehow, in this setting, a private decadence. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 The writing was elegant but direct, decidedly unfancy, and always infused by Gurza’s encyclopedic knowledge of music and passion for social justice, community and family. Richard Marosi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2022 John McDermott’s set, whose centerpiece is a large papier-mâché sheep, mostly looks like it was put together from objects found in an alley, while Charlotte Palmer-Lane’s costumes are correct but unfancy. Terry Teachout, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2021 Wisely, the Thursday program was a fairly unfancy preview of what will be played on tour, Grimaud in the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 and music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting the Schumann Symphony No. 4. David Patrick Stearns, Philly.com, 11 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfancy
Adjective
  • In these factual sections, Tuck’s voice is sober and unadorned, befitting the overwhelming horror of the subject matter.
    Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Residents can bring their undecorated, live Christmas trees to the recycling drop-off location and swap it for a new containerized tree (one per household) that can be planted in their yard.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Dallas has designated four locations where undecorated natural trees can be left through Feb. 3.
    Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Or skip the color entirely and let your designs pop off plain, undyed eggs.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Without laws, humans are forced to decide for themselves what constitutes justice or just plain revenge.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Will people be more open and accept that a simple, inexpensive date isn’t the sign of low effort but rather a reflection of the economy none of us asked for?
    Myisha Battle, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Its second life on streaming has guided new viewers to the simple charms of one of the best mystery shows of all time.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Unfancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfancy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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