as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
I'm telling the unvarnished truth
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unvarnished
Gabon promised something different: unvarnished, unfiltered, unpredictable.
—
Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
If not now, then when? Here are the facts, simple and unvarnished.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Instead, the joy of watching the series lies in the visitors’ authentic, unvarnished delight.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
There were plenty of unvarnished episodes, when nice would not cut it.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unvarnished
Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
If not now, then when? Here are the facts, simple and unvarnished.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Instead, the joy of watching the series lies in the visitors’ authentic, unvarnished delight.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
There were plenty of unvarnished episodes, when nice would not cut it.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unvarnished
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unvarnished
Adjective
-
Will people be more open and accept that a simple, inexpensive date isn’t the sign of low effort but rather a reflection of the economy none of us asked for?—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
-
Its second life on streaming has guided new viewers to the simple charms of one of the best mystery shows of all time.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Industry experts say some of the reasons are plain to see: Reports of detentions and deportations, including the weekslong lockup of European tourists, have sowed fears of bad experiences at the border.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
-
Amazon also has this plain pair without any blooms, although it’s still made with embroidery.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Editors’ Picks The writing is often straightforward and unadorned but there are evocative touches on every page and many comic moments.—
Joseph Berger,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
-
In these factual sections, Tuck’s voice is sober and unadorned, befitting the overwhelming horror of the subject matter.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The moon and Venus will be fairly easy to see with the naked eye, but the dimness of Saturn may post a challenge for some.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
-
The eggs appear like tiny bits of dirt to the naked eye and are about half a millimeter in size.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unvarnished. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share