as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
I'm telling the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of unvarnished
Two, increase candor by encouraging team members to give constant, unvarnished feedback.
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Ryan Wong, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
But Jelly Roll’s followers, who undoubtedly extract the heartfelt sentiments in his unvarnished views, will likely appreciate the bounty of songs.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Creating a safe space that allows children to share the unvarnished truth without fear of punishment promotes frequent, open communication.
—Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
And Samui's earlier unvarnished energy—which so many of us Thais fell in love with—lives on too.
—Kat Thompson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Wong, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
But Jelly Roll’s followers, who undoubtedly extract the heartfelt sentiments in his unvarnished views, will likely appreciate the bounty of songs.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Creating a safe space that allows children to share the unvarnished truth without fear of punishment promotes frequent, open communication.
—Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
And Samui's earlier unvarnished energy—which so many of us Thais fell in love with—lives on too.
—Kat Thompson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unvarnished
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unvarnished
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Both measures required a simple majority for passage.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Clark kept her look simple with a black sweater and bomber jacket at the Hinkle Fieldhouse, where the Butler Bulldogs play.Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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That's a sandwich of plain white bread with beef sausage and ketchup.Claire Reilly, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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To make yogurt bark, mix 2 cups of plain whole or 2% Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons of a sweetener, like maple syrup or honey, until smooth.Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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The film is both masterfully unadorned and wholly original, steering forward confidently under Khandari’s guidance.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
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What to Consider The exterior is completely unadorned, which may be a pro for some and a con for others.Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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Five people have been arrested after a 2-year-old was found naked and locked in a cage in Kentucky home littered with feces, police say.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Six weeks later, her naked body was found by hunters in Ozark National Forest.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unvarnished. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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