unromantic

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Recent Examples of unromantic The system is simple, if unromantic: One partner proposes through the app, and the other is sent a notification. Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 But engagement is often seen as a highly emotional and symbolic act and asking the recipient to sign a legal document in connection with receiving the ring may feel transactional or unromantic. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 There are some unromantic reasons why fall can smell so intoxicating. Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024 Camille Peri’s engrossing A Wilder Shore: The Romantic Odyssey of Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson recounts in some detail the very unromantic odyssey that led Fanny to her meeting with Louis. Phyllis Rose, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unromantic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unromantic
Adjective
  • The national mindset is pragmatic, unsentimental, and profit-oriented.
    Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025
  • The 1972 novel follows the life of mercurial 6-year-old Sophia and her cranky and unsentimental, but loving, grandmother.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.
    Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
  • Cutting ties with him doesn't seem logical at the moment.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • For example, Donald Trump’s approach to power reflects a deeply cynical view of human nature.
    Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • This Superman movie is the most cynical imaginable.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • The regime’s more rational elements may eventually prevail and reduce tensions.
    Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
  • Collins’ no vote, in a rational world, made sense for her constituents.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Hunting Wives consistently prioritizes steamy scenes over sensible plotting or nuanced characters, juicy twists over deep emotions or big ideas.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2025
  • But the different branches have been largely united over President Donald Trump’s accomplishments such as a stronger economy, a more efficient government and a more sensible approach to foreign affairs.
    Nicole Russell, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • Invoking Section 15 of Article 17, the NFL wants Droney to order payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs—about $12 million.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
  • This projection appears reasonable considering that the current effective tariff rate of the U.S. has increased five-fold this year to roughly 16% according to the Yale Budget Lab.
    Nick Sargen, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • However, both are smart, tough-minded and experienced players who understand their responsibilities and will take care of business on an every-down basis.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • At times, the Administration seemed to be testing how much destruction Americans would tolerate, if it was packaged as tough-minded business wisdom.
    Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Adjective
  • Starting July 22, the focus shifts to wellness, logistics and the little habits that keep you sane (or not).
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 July 2025
  • This shows that there are at least a few sane people in government who are willing to take an unpopular stance and buck the president to save the country.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025

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“Unromantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unromantic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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