as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
I'm telling the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of unvarnished
Embracing unvarnished history makes our parks more relevant and inclusive, ensuring all Americans see their stories reflected.
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Without space for analytical dissent and the presentation of unvarnished views, leaders can receive and act on faulty intelligence, as the hapless Naryshkin could attest.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
As a result, small scratches are visible in the unvarnished paint layer in the lower part of the painting.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
Much of the charm of Silverado Resort has always depended on its unvarnished rustic setting amid the 1200 acres of rolling hills and towering oaks that give the golf courses their traditional parkland character.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Without space for analytical dissent and the presentation of unvarnished views, leaders can receive and act on faulty intelligence, as the hapless Naryshkin could attest.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
As a result, small scratches are visible in the unvarnished paint layer in the lower part of the painting.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
Much of the charm of Silverado Resort has always depended on its unvarnished rustic setting amid the 1200 acres of rolling hills and towering oaks that give the golf courses their traditional parkland character.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unvarnished
Adjective
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Looking for their environmental DNA in scales, slime or skin cells that living beings shed all the time is a simpler way, Workman said.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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This involves flexible decision making beyond simple automation.—
Ian Gotts,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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But also take your time in crafting the perfect order of its plain pie — simply tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil — or its white pie — with fresh mozzarella, ricotta, butter, garlic, olive oil and basil.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
25 July 2025
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Across social media, we’re told drinking plain water is passe, subpar, and incredibly basic.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Her weird choice of nom de guerre was Ann, an unadorned name that never sounded right when the DJ announced one of her stage sets.—
Rax King,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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My review bike arrived unadorned; fenders, racks, bottle cages and other bits are available for it.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Twin Peaks Buy six bone-in naked or breaded wings and get six free with the purchase of a beverage.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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An image of another man, naked from the chest up, pressed against a large gate by a river of mud.—
Ariel Saramandi,
The Dial,
29 July 2025
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“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unvarnished. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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