unctuousness

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unctuousness
Noun
  • Nature and urbanity uncomfortably thrust together — part of the allure and danger of Los Angeles.
    August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
  • At that point, all of the affluence, urbanity and privilege in the world wasn’t much good.
    Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The addition of chamomile flowers contributes a subtle floral note, further enhancing its elegance.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Hairstylist Efi Davies wanted to bring an air of elegance to the nostalgic look.
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.
    CNN, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • While scrutiny of public finance decisions is always welcome, outright duplicity regarding the city’s fiscal plan is a disservice to the residents and businesses that depend on critical infrastructure funded by municipal bonds.
    Pat Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
  • In her four years on Bravo, the baby girl of Summer House has experienced duplicity, vitriol, and audacity (sometimes all at once from Lindsay Hubbard), but that couldn’t have prepared her for the Peacock competition series.
    Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The recent job cuts will hamper the center’s breeding and training efforts, experts told Vox.
    Benji Jones, Vox, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The estuary, one of the few salt marshes remaining in Southern California, is a breeding, feeding and nesting ground and key stopover point for migrating birds on their routes from Canada to Mexico and South America, said Green, 48.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Unctuousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unctuousness. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

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