unworldly
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“The Rise of Silas Lapham,” about an honest but unworldly self-made entrepreneur among Boston nabobs, dwells in the nuances of etiquette and morals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
It’s impressive enough as it stands, but when the skirt opens to reveal a team of dancers inside of it as Gaga transitions from “Bloody Mary” to “Abracadabra,” it seems almost unworldly.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025
"Chalamet is elfin and puckish, unworldly and possessed of a Paddingtonian innocence and charm - and a nice singing voice - without being insufferable," he wrote.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023
You see in her depiction the woman described in Charlotte’s words; this Emily is indeed unworldly, uncomfortable around strangers, struggling to comply with what society expects of her.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023
Lush roses, long-stemmed tulips, even a group of red-gold fire lilies in mid-bloom sprouted from the dark, shimmering soil like some piece of unworldly paradise.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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