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unvarnished

[uhn-vahr-nisht] / ʌnˈvɑr nɪʃt /


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Does the Sonnenshine version—destined to be a multiseason project, considering the pace—provide an unvarnished portrait of the Ingalls family?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Not everyone is thrilled at the thought of spritzing French cologne onto this famously unvarnished industry.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 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

Perhaps we will have to wait for Sir Keir's inevitable post-premiership autobiography for the unvarnished truth.

From BBC Apr. 10, 2026

There, at least, Meryl told the unvarnished truth.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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