as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
an unwritten contract may not be enforceable
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Recent Examples of unwritten
After the season premiere a week earlier, which featured Katie on the receiving end of accusations about violating various unwritten rules of housewifery, Katie had invited everyone to lunch at Nice To Meet You Hot Pot in Irvine.
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Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
Each platform has its own vibe, its own language, and its own unwritten rules about what’s cool.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
As per an unwritten rule of 80’s science fiction; the device must include a plasma globe.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
As explained in Fashion Journal, these groups function like micro-societies, complete with lingo and unwritten codes.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
Each platform has its own vibe, its own language, and its own unwritten rules about what’s cool.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
As per an unwritten rule of 80’s science fiction; the device must include a plasma globe.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
As explained in Fashion Journal, these groups function like micro-societies, complete with lingo and unwritten codes.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwritten
Adjective
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Rooker adds that early studies suggest that E4 has a stable half-life suitable for once-daily oral dosing and a gentler impact on the liver compared to other estrogen formulations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
25 July 2025
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This may include oral (by mouth) or topical (on skin) medications, or Botox injections.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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He was engaged with his fans, and prone to violent verbal outburst and erratic behavior.—
Ethan Bauer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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As Venus irritates Pluto, verbal contracts will come with a catch!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His spoken word pieces were wise and his speech intentional.—
Sheletta Brundidge,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
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He was also nominated for a Grammy in 2023 for best spoken word poetry album.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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“Unwritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwritten. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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