unvarnished
Example Sentences
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The record examines the collapse of her marriage to actor David Harbour in unvarnished detail.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
What sets their story apart from other revenge-laden tales of late is Harris’ remarkable knack for unvarnished realism.
From Salon ● May 19, 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
Men’s social disconnection is the subject of Andrew McCarthy’s “Who Needs Friends,” which shines in its more unvarnished portraits of the author’s own friends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
She bought him a smallish, unweighted wooden set that was housed in a sliding, unvarnished wooden box.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
