Example Sentences

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As Ms. Kilpatrick notes, Ravel sometimes deflected praise for “Boléro,” his most famous work—and yet “he was unashamedly delighted when, passing a building site . . . he heard three construction workers whistling his tune.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Mamdani, who unashamedly describes himself as a socialist and campaigned on reducing costs for ordinary New Yorkers, was leading by seven points on 41 percent in the latest AtlasIntel poll.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

In an era obsessed with purity and restraint, mayonnaise is unashamedly rich, indulgent, and yes, fun.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2025

Nevertheless, Elphaba begins to dance, executing every move as a woman boldly and unashamedly herself, even if it means remaining as lonely as ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

Jethro was crying unashamedly in the face of his grief.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt