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Recent Examples of unmentionable
The concept of a Chinese luxury brand—or even one that fluttered on the verge of high-end—was unmentionable.
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
That experience made higher taxes all but unmentionable in the GOP.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Even at unmentionable speeds, reining in two supercars, the E60 felt rock-steady and sturdy.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
There exists a dangerous chilling trend in education whereby many subjects have become effectively unmentionable.
—Chris Doyle, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2024
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
That experience made higher taxes all but unmentionable in the GOP.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Even at unmentionable speeds, reining in two supercars, the E60 felt rock-steady and sturdy.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
There exists a dangerous chilling trend in education whereby many subjects have become effectively unmentionable.
—Chris Doyle, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmentionable
Adjective
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Researchers tend to define consciousness loosely as the ability to experience—the subjective, ineffable feeling of being alive.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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Such is the ineffable at-once-ness of these moments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said at a news conference that Hill’s conduct was inappropriate but ultimately harmless.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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On April 12, former congressman Swalwell, 45, suspended his campaign for governor of California after multiple women accused him of inappropriate behavior ranging from sending lewd, unwanted messages to drugging, raping and choking them.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Murdaugh’s attorneys appealed the murder convictions, saying the trial was tainted by the county clerk’s improper comments to jurors, prejudicial evidence and failures at trial.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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How to Wash Sweat-Wicking Shirts These fabrics are designed to pull moisture away from the body, but improper washing can cause buildup, trapping bacteria and odors.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The 15-time European Cup winners have been embarrassed in recent weeks by series of unseemly events.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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There is no need for the unseemly rush, especially since this is a fake crisis of DeSantis’ own making.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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And while the medical community rejected the compounds, today’s illicit drug manufacturers have revived nitazenes in a far more concentrated and hazardous form.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Reporters crowded around Scott, asking him about Becerra and whether the candidate knew about the illicit arrangement.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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That could include fees for access, which Washington says would be unacceptable.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Speakers at Tuesday’s rally argued this was unacceptable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Recovering from identity theft requires securing your credit, documenting the fraud, and disputing unauthorized accounts.—
Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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Since 1868, birthright citizenship has made anyone born in the United States a citizen – whether the child of citizens, foreign nationals living legally in the United States, or unauthorized immigrants.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Unmentionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmentionable. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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