unvarnished

Example Sentences

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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

And in a culture so hellbent on idol worship and exhausting discourse, where every blemish is smoothed out or screamed at, “SNL” still offers us something scrappy and unvarnished.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

They clearly wanted the ratings miracle that Paul’s unvarnished wildness had lent “Mormon Wives.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

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

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady