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Recent Examples of unexceptionable
Opponents have dismissed it as a screed, but much of it is a recitation of unexceptionable (and often boilerplate) arguments against wokeness.
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Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 7 Jan. 2024
Now and then, Byrne puts the songs on hold and issues a few short political commands; as the movie’s title suggests, though, these are so unexceptionable (everyone should register to vote!), and so whimsically benign, that only the most churlish of viewers will dissent.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2020
For all Miss Manners knows, that may still motivate some guests, although the practice has become common to the point of being unexceptionable.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2022
The floor has been put in unexceptionable order for dancing, and the Committee on Arrangements flatters itself that every possible preparation looking to the enjoyment of the dancers has been provided for.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2022
This president has only, to my recollection, addressed the whole country on a national issue from his office once, and his appearance then was unexceptionable.
—Conrad Black, National Review, 30 Oct. 2019
These views, unexceptionable in academia, would likely make Ms. Gopinath unwelcome in India’s government.
—Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2018
Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 7 Jan. 2024
Now and then, Byrne puts the songs on hold and issues a few short political commands; as the movie’s title suggests, though, these are so unexceptionable (everyone should register to vote!), and so whimsically benign, that only the most churlish of viewers will dissent.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2020
For all Miss Manners knows, that may still motivate some guests, although the practice has become common to the point of being unexceptionable.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2022
The floor has been put in unexceptionable order for dancing, and the Committee on Arrangements flatters itself that every possible preparation looking to the enjoyment of the dancers has been provided for.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2022
This president has only, to my recollection, addressed the whole country on a national issue from his office once, and his appearance then was unexceptionable.
—Conrad Black, National Review, 30 Oct. 2019
These views, unexceptionable in academia, would likely make Ms. Gopinath unwelcome in India’s government.
—Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexceptionable
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Those changes are unobjectionable and do not do much of anything to violate the historical fabric.Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
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Why would Schoen need to throw a Hail Mary when three wins is acceptable in New York?Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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He’s been as big a plus on defense as expected, and offensively, he’s delivered more than two assists for every turnover and hit an acceptable 35.6 percent from 3.Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Today, Florentine gilded wood is still desirable, particularly among designers.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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This was once a highly desirable area, where rich sea merchants bought mansions on Judges Drive.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant is decidedly small, a pleasant change of scenery for Charlotte, where large, echoey restaurants have become so commonplace.Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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There weren’t historical castles, pleasant hills, or the familiar scenes of chanting fans and players warming up around him.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Cartier/Getty Jake Gyllenhaal: Cartier Tortue Another Golden Globes watch spot was on the wrist of actor Jake Gyllenhaal who was seen wearing a rather delightful yellow gold Cartier Tortue.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
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In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.Koren Shadmi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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But buying TikTok could be an attractive option for Musk.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Unexceptionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexceptionable. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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