as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
I'm telling the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of unvarnished
Gabon promised something different: unvarnished, unfiltered, unpredictable.
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Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
If not now, then when? Here are the facts, simple and unvarnished.
—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
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Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
If not now, then when? Here are the facts, simple and unvarnished.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unvarnished
Adjective
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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
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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
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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The plain white court shoes have a low profile, featuring a traditional lace-up design, durable rubber outsoles, slim toe boxes, and a wide range of sizes from 5 to 11 (including half sizes).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Although eclipse glasses were essential to see any other part of the eclipse, totality was strictly a naked eyesight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In Caruso, voters saw a former Republican, and an antiabortion one at that, who had switched his party affiliation for naked political expediency.—
Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unvarnished. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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