unsmoothed

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unsmoothed It was left unfinished, with rough, unsmoothed chisel marks skirting its lower third. Lauren Keith, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Nov. 2020 In the midst of Thursday’s sharp price falls, traders rediscovered the value of caution, and puts became popular again, with the unsmoothed ratio returning to its long-run average. James MacKintosh, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsmoothed
Adjective
  • Connecticut transit riders urged lawmakers to bolster funding and services for the state’s local commuter railroads on Wednesday, as ridership continues to experience an uneven rebound from the pandemic.
    John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Two different curling irons — a 1-inch and a 1.5-inch — gave the pro uneven waves for a more natural feel.
    Jackie Fields, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Memoir Dayspring Anthony Oliveira And the Word became flesh: coarse hair, crooked smile, the taste of salt on his clavicle.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Using coarse textiles like neoprene, felt and faux fur, each item was crafted with three-dimensional elements, producing garments that took up physical space—whether or not their intention was to remain truthful to the natural curves of the body.
    Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • After sleeping on the Studio Chill Hybrid, nighttime wakefulness is a thing of the past—and so is the lower back and joint pain our lumpy spring mattress used to give us.
    Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 21 Feb. 2025
  • What to Consider The fill can get lumpy after a lot of use and washing.
    Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • That bumpy track record has not gone unnoticed in Seoul.
    Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Involving them as early as possible in the exploration and procurement of new solutions can smooth even the bumpiest of implementation roads.
    Ogie Sheehy, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Known for his rough and tumble roles, the two-time Oscar winner died Feb. 26, 2025.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The results, while still a little rough around the edges, show how much extra longevity can be wrung from simple tweaks to existing gameplay.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The next day, Thursday, Bove replied to Sassoon, accepting her resignation and reiterated his warped reasons why the case should be dismissed without prejudice, meaning that it can be resumed later on.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The false front of a saloon still stood, with an alder tree growing through its warped timbers.
    Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • In the last three months of the year alone, over 94,000 foreigners with irregular status were deported under a new operation aiming to remove up to 10,000 undocumented Haitians per week, ordered by the Dominican Republic’s National Security and Defense Council headed by President Luis Abinader.
    Jessica Hasbun, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Use a cotton swab to work the treatment into seams and to brighten up vents, crevices and other irregular surfaces. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Natural Textures The resurgence of wavy designs pushes for a movement toward softer, more organic interiors.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
  • How to Style Curtain Bangs When working with straight and wavy hair especially, shaping bangs while strands are still wet is advantageous.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025

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“Unsmoothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsmoothed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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