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unvarnished

[uhn-vahr-nisht] / ʌnˈvɑr nɪʃt /


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The record examines the collapse of her marriage to actor David Harbour in unvarnished detail.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Confronting the grief in unvarnished form might sting, and perhaps acutely.

From Salon May 25, 2026

In its commitment to unvarnished talk — even if that leads to a clunky staginess — “Blue Film” has thoughts about identity, choice, sin and salvation.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2026

Not to mention, it was personally unpleasant for family members to read Ariane’s unvarnished thoughts.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

Gasping in exertion, I dug my fingers into the unvarnished wood.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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