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unvarnished

[uhn-vahr-nisht] / ʌnˈvɑr nɪʃt /


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He said the "unvarnished reality" was there had been no visual inspection scheme of air valves which showed a "systemic failure of governance" of South West Water.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

If you want to hear about the dirt and the lore and the legends, all of it is here, and it’s all pretty unvarnished.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

The sculpted mahogany doors have been replaced by unvarnished plywood.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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