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Recent Examples of unmalicious
His staging is, more subtly and powerfully, a sad, unsettling suggestion of our unmalicious but all-too-willing forgetfulness.
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New York Times, 8 July 2022
New York Times, 8 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmalicious
Adjective
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The disease begins with the formation of benign polyps in the body's large intestine, also known as the colon.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The less benign theory is that China is attempting to test designs of new nuclear weapons.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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It’s backed by nearly 7,500 glowing five-star reviews from guac-loving Amazon shoppers who praise the ProKeeper for its effectiveness, size, and easy-to-clean design.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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With the right support and encouragement, Heily has the potential to continue thriving, growing her creativity, and building strong connections with a loving, permanent family.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The North’s decisions about prisoner exchanges were based on military calculations, not benevolent concern for Black captives.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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We are mostly meant to feel the movie, to allow our souls to be prodded and hugged tightly by this benevolent picture’s generous assessment of the most dangerous animal to ever exist on the planet.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Was sympathetic blood magic involved in Amy Madigan casting a spell over the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild?—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both sides believed that any sympathetic act toward the enemy would represent an insult to their own soldiers.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That has come to bear in his latest effort, Junior, a gorgeous 50-seat restaurant full of warm sound and spirit.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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First, fill the tub with warm water and dissolve one tablet, or one-half tablet for sinks.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Depictions of such raw humanity have the capacity to shape us into more compassionate community members, more thoughtful voters and more indignant seekers of justice.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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On the surface, this may sound compassionate.—
Eleanor Sobel,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thank you, too, to the dozens of people who wrote in with kind corrections.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Vargo also recalled a kind woman who had a gentle spirit.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ben always said a kindly face was difficult to mistrust.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Jenna and Kevin, the warring magazine writers, seek refuge at The Winters Inn, a quaint bed and breakfast owned by the kindly Christopher and Carol Winters.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Unmalicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmalicious. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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