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unpretentious

[uhn-pri-ten-shuhs] / ˌʌn prɪˈtɛn ʃəs /


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Only three families have owned the unpretentious diner with its black bar stools, scuffed tile floors and enough nostalgia to fill Shasta Lake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Over his four-decade spanning career, Colicchio has brought a produce-focused, unpretentious approach to modern fine dining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It's well-loved and unpretentious, with Chanel and Dior handbags dangling from the ceiling, and shelves of crystal-embellished heels.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Norman Podhoretz was the author of a dozen or so books and innumerable reviews and essays, all written in clear, unpretentious prose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Danny’s brother’s bar mitzvah celebration, which I attended on a Monday morning during the third week in October, was a simple and unpretentious affair.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok




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