unvarnished

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“The Other Bennet Sister” represents Bruccoleri’s first major role where she’s leading the action instead of hugging a wall, unvarnished by cosmetics or anachronistic needle drops hinting at some hidden reserve of chic.

From Salon • May 20, 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

Perhaps we will have to wait for Sir Keir's inevitable post-premiership autobiography for the unvarnished truth.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

If you want to hear about the dirt and the lore and the legends, all of it is here, and it’s all pretty unvarnished.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

“And you really think going there could help?” my mother said, narrowing her eyes at him as if readying herself to hear the unvarnished truth.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs