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 soulful group led by Brittany Howard, which hasn’t released a record in over a decade, is back with an LP that pushes its sound forward while embracing unvarnished honesty and a range of moods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The record examines the collapse of her marriage to actor David Harbour in unvarnished detail.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
What sets their story apart from other revenge-laden tales of late is Harris’ remarkable knack for unvarnished realism.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
There, at least, Meryl told the unvarnished truth.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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