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Recent Examples of uncontrived
Everything feels uncontrived to me.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 July 2021
But in Patel's brooding, uncontrived performance, Gawain is remarkably alive as a man — like Patel's David Copperfield — figuring himself out.
—Jake Coyle, Star Tribune, 28 July 2021
For hip-hop fans, Pop Smoke’s growling delivery, uncontrived approach and organic fame represented a return of authenticity and realism, industry executives say.
—Neil Shah, WSJ, 15 July 2021
The line is sophisticated, but has a uncontrived spirit that plays on masculine, feminine, and historical references.
—Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 5 Mar. 2019
After all, the siblings’ love of sportif-chic details, '90s influences, and uncontrived chic is one that has been cultivated in tandem.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2018
Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 July 2021
But in Patel's brooding, uncontrived performance, Gawain is remarkably alive as a man — like Patel's David Copperfield — figuring himself out.
—Jake Coyle, Star Tribune, 28 July 2021
For hip-hop fans, Pop Smoke’s growling delivery, uncontrived approach and organic fame represented a return of authenticity and realism, industry executives say.
—Neil Shah, WSJ, 15 July 2021
The line is sophisticated, but has a uncontrived spirit that plays on masculine, feminine, and historical references.
—Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 5 Mar. 2019
After all, the siblings’ love of sportif-chic details, '90s influences, and uncontrived chic is one that has been cultivated in tandem.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrived
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Honolulu in Hawaii—which was named as the state that most Americans want to visit in a survey this summer—was the least spontaneous U.S. travel destination.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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For example, spontaneous virtual coffee chats can help supplement social connections.Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Schneider Electric's products and services remain unaffected.Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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If the exemptions apply solely to income taxes, Social Security and Medicare would remain unaffected.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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It’s commonly assumed that DEI work is only designated for a specific position within leadership or HR, when in reality, genuine DEI is embedded throughout an organization and is beyond a stand-alone role, group or function.Carla Thompson Payton, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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Notably, the brand did activations not just at the race track, but in the cities where shoppers who were unable to attend the race could purchase the collaboration — making a genuine connection with their customers.Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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No Problem For Gauff Gauff played 10 winners and had 33 unforced errors, 11 of which were double faults, while Swiatek had 15 winners but struck 47 unforced errors.Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the dying days of the race, Trump’s campaign may have suffered an unforced error following a mass rally at Madison Square Garden that alienated Puerto Ricans and Hispanics more generally following offensive remarks by a comedian invited to address the crowd.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Integrity involves being truthful and authentic in one’s words and actions.Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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His dancing is superb and completely authentic as this engagement careens out of his control.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
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All that’s there is an artless effort to provoke outrage — Tony Hinchcliffe with the world’s strongest Boston accent.Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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The untenable toxicity of this artless warfare has led some researchers to rethink the ancient script—and flip it: know yourself, know your enemy.Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 July 2024
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So, in reality, the Dolphins playoffs begin with this game, with a loss — certainly to an AFC team — likely ending any realistic shot of grabbing the seventh seed in the AFC.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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This multi-piece setup provides realistic Atmos immersion with a unique twist.Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images An environmentalist's take Several environmental groups have waded into the debate, and for many of them, real trees are the winner.Alina Hartounian, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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The struggle is real!), a fur-sucking vacuum cleaner is in order.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Uncontrived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontrived. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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