as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
a relaxed and unaffected style of public speaking
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Recent Examples of unaffected
While its international stores will be unaffected, the roughly 350 Forever 21 stores in the U.S. are set to close due to the winding down process, impacting the thousands of Americans still employed by the retailer.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Car dealers typically keep a 75-day supply of cars at all times, meaning the cars currently on dealer lots will be unaffected, according to Kelley Blue Book.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
This ensures frequent call performance remains unaffected while reducing storage costs.
—Gaurav Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Despite the attack, train movements and schedules remain unaffected.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Car dealers typically keep a 75-day supply of cars at all times, meaning the cars currently on dealer lots will be unaffected, according to Kelley Blue Book.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
This ensures frequent call performance remains unaffected while reducing storage costs.
—Gaurav Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Despite the attack, train movements and schedules remain unaffected.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaffected
Adjective
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This is a moment of genuine courage and growth, but it can be dismissed as snitching by viewers who can’t see past her overconfidence from several hours ago.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Between the lines: Paxton is a genuine Trump ally and is eager to hit Cornyn for being a Washington establishment figure rather than true MAGA.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The album is raw, honest, and deeply personal—a sonic letter to women and their stories, both told and untold.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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This accountability between sustainability initiatives and resilience among uncertainty is sparking more honest conversations, leading to more realistic goal setting and, ultimately, more meaningful progress.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His innocent questions were always softened by stoner jokes.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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That innocent people are disappearing into El Salvador’s prisons is no secret—making the embrace of Bukele a disturbing signal of just how far a strongman can go without losing political ground.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Kit kept things simple with a traditional dark blue suit, pairing the look with a white shirt and polkadot bowtie and his usual glasses.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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The same is true for picking up concertgoers after the show.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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The credulous faith that these superpowers will voluntarily settle for some form of peaceful coexistence, if only they are sufficiently propitiated with concessions, is naive and dangerous.—
Michael Miklaucic,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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Similarly naive are Trump’s and Biden’s attempts to regulate access to AI information — such as China’s AI restrictions.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaffected. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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