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lacking in refinement or good taste
an unpolished but well-meaning young man
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Recent Examples of unpolished
This isn’t a new trend, but the unpolished and personal nature of social media makes people more connected to an individual, than, say, television or film, which are loftier mediums.
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This watch is offered by Wind Vintage, and features an unpolished platinum case with its original box and papers.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
At some point, throwing a young and unpolished quarterback out there does more bad than good.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
And rounding out the category is Oscar winner Gary Oldman, nominated for playing unpolished intelligence officer Jackson Lamb in Season 3 of Apple TV+’s spy drama Slow Horses.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 14 Aug. 2024
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This watch is offered by Wind Vintage, and features an unpolished platinum case with its original box and papers.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
At some point, throwing a young and unpolished quarterback out there does more bad than good.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
And rounding out the category is Oscar winner Gary Oldman, nominated for playing unpolished intelligence officer Jackson Lamb in Season 3 of Apple TV+’s spy drama Slow Horses.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 14 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpolished
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Trump was heard bragging in vulgar terms about women.Alena Botros, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Married to Stanley, a man of carnal appetites and vulgar manners, Stella has embraced the crude pleasures of realism, while her freeloading sister still clings to tattered aristocratic illusions.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Now, the crass buddy comedy is ready to make Disney+ its home this fall — on November 12, to be exact.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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At worst, this is a case of playing crass politics with the country’s energy security.David Blackmon, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Was the waiter being rude or was the customer overreacting?Soo Kim, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Dropping in on someone with no warning is inconsiderate, bordering on rude.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Hydrogen sulfide is a byproduct of crude oil refining.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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However, the crude tanker segment was less affected compared to other shipping sectors.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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For the herb paste: Process parsley, thyme, sage, rosemary, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in food processor until consistency of coarse paste, about 10 2-second pulses.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Some, his hardcore base, agree with everything the former president says right down to the coarsest insults.Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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What Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay really meant to him, the Warriors Curry, on a rough shooting night, took a charge on Jake LaRavia and then swiped Jaylen Wells in the backcourt before hitting a 3.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Clippers find something in reserve, rally past Spurs for 1st Intuit Dome win There are issues aplenty in Clippers’ rough six-game start Can James Harden carry these Clippers at 35?Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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One common surgical option is excision, where the fibroma is completely removed using surgical tools such as a scalpel.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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Prevent Dry or Scratchy Throats Just as dry skin can be a problem in low humidity environments, a dry or scratchy throat is also a common issue people struggle with during the dry winter months.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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The goal is simple: remove the fear of failure and make room for raw, unrefined thinking.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Most of the unrefined crude oil processed in California arrives by ships from foreign ports.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Unpolished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpolished. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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