adjective
Etymology
Origin of unvarnished
Example Sentences
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Gibney, best known for "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" and "Taxi to the Dark Side", has called his latest film an "unvarnished" look at the powerful and culturally influential entrepreneur.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The record examines the collapse of her marriage to actor David Harbour in unvarnished detail.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
And yet the unvarnished private talks now taking place at the commanding heights of European democracies, many reported here in detail for the first time, signal the perilous path ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 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
The Bronchettes, no longer duty-bound to cheer and serve up those reedy, screechy screams, started dancing away with abandon, their faces fresh and unvarnished by lipstick or rouge powder.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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