unvarnished

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

What sets their story apart from other revenge-laden tales of late is Harris’ remarkable knack for unvarnished realism.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Not everyone is thrilled at the thought of spritzing French cologne onto this famously unvarnished industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Her performance is staggeringly human, so honest and unvarnished that it immediately calls to mind Meryl Streep’s similarly prickly work in “Sophie’s Choice.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

She bought him a smallish, unweighted wooden set that was housed in a sliding, unvarnished wooden box.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady