as in untouched
not changed or altered; remaining in an original state
unaltered photographs an unaltered landscape
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Recent Examples of unaltered
Open condemnation of such killings as violations of international law has seemed to give way to silence, even as international law has remained relatively unaltered.
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Betcy Jose, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2014
YouTube is rolling out new labels that tell if uploaded videos come from a real camera with unaltered footage and sound.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
While the speech did happen, the clip of it in the post is slowed down significantly when compared to unaltered footage.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
Van Dijk kept chassis No. 021 for 20 years, during which time the car remained in its original, unaltered condition.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024
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Betcy Jose, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2014
YouTube is rolling out new labels that tell if uploaded videos come from a real camera with unaltered footage and sound.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
While the speech did happen, the clip of it in the post is slowed down significantly when compared to unaltered footage.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
Van Dijk kept chassis No. 021 for 20 years, during which time the car remained in its original, unaltered condition.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaltered
Adjective
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Even as President Donald Trump recently obliterated the federal government’s support for DEI, his executive order leaves academic instruction untouched.—
Matt Beienburg,
National Review,
25 Jan. 2025
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The 23-year-old ballet teacher and server described a ghost town of a city sprinkled with excited children seeing snow for the first time, making snowmen and walking in the middle of roads untouched by cars.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For unimpaired drivers, the seat belt is the best defense against a drunk driver, according to the release.—
River Valley Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Dec. 2024
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His body was crippled by gout but his wisdom and judgment were unimpaired.—
Martin Dyckman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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The fires left most vineyards and tourism infrastructure undamaged and by early 2018 hotel occupancy and revenue were ahead of the year before, according to a local tourism organization, Visit Napa Valley.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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A day later his car was found abandoned but undamaged in a parking lot near Congaree National Park about 20 miles southeast of Columbia.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The actual area requiring demining is certain to be much smaller—thirteen thousand five hundred square miles have already been cleared or deemed uncontaminated—but proving that this land is safe will still require an enormous amount of time and resources.—
Michael Holtz,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Meaning, no water source, no matter how remote, can be guaranteed to be pristine or totally uncontaminated.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The property is adjacent to the unspoiled Torre Salsa Nature Reserve, featuring natural dunes and white sand beaches, which can be reached in just 5 minutes via a footpath from the property.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Largely undeveloped with no grocery stores, streetlights, or sidewalks, Daufuskie is known for its unspoiled beaches, mystical marshlands, and rich Gullah culture.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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James knocked the ball down and the Eagles delivered their first unblemished record, another distinguishing mark in a breathtaking season.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
7 Dec. 2024
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Five teams were able to keep their records unblemished through the first three games of the season.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
25 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Here are a few ways to ensure boots and other bulky shoes stay unharmed wherever your winter travel takes you.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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The woman appears to be unharmed as she can be seen reuniting with friends on the beach and two lifeguards run to her aid.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The supposedly authentic foreign experience is perhaps a sense of life untainted by the influence of global brands.—
Alex C. Park,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ice Cube’s lyrics chronicle a dreamlike day—basketball games, favorite fast food, cruising the streets—untainted by violence or adversity.—
Walaa Elsiddig,
Billboard,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Unaltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaltered. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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