as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste
an unpolished but well-meaning young man
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Recent Examples of unpolished
This Tourbillon Souverain in a 38mm steel case is listed by Wind Vintage, and is in unpolished condition.
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Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
With a raw, unpolished aesthetic, the early black and white illustrations were a stark contrast to what was being done in the industry at the time, featuring long stretches of dialogue-free action punctuated with more somber moments.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
The case appears to be unpolished, but does show signs of age around the crown.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
While many recovery sandals can appear a bit unpolished, the Moment strikes an elevated look that’s ideal for running errands or casual outings.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
With a raw, unpolished aesthetic, the early black and white illustrations were a stark contrast to what was being done in the industry at the time, featuring long stretches of dialogue-free action punctuated with more somber moments.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
The case appears to be unpolished, but does show signs of age around the crown.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
While many recovery sandals can appear a bit unpolished, the Moment strikes an elevated look that’s ideal for running errands or casual outings.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpolished
Adjective
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However, these arrangements were not mere shakedowns; they were anchored in strategic diplomacy and geopolitical calculus, rather than vulgar profiteering.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Her Facebook and email had been flooded with vulgar, inflammatory responses.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For climate advocates, Forrest citing his mining company’s financial performance might sound a bit crass coming from a billionaire who hops around the world on a private plane.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ak — who was previously accused of rape — was immediately faced with accusations of grooming, later admitting to his crass behavior.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Anti-Tesla sentiment is at an all-time high, whether expressed through rude bumper stickers and peaceful protest or vandalism and arson, in part because Musk has continually stoked tension with his far-right politics.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Pearce called out a rude fan while performing at WE Fest in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But unseen, in underground pipelines that cut through vast fields of barley, flows about $5 billion annually worth of Canadian crude oil and natural gas, most of it from Alberta.—
Dee-Ann Durbin and Sally Ho,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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The United States imports crude oil from Canada, specifically the Alberta oil sands.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Memoir Dayspring Anthony Oliveira And the Word became flesh: coarse hair, crooked smile, the taste of salt on his clavicle.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
5 Mar. 2025
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Using coarse textiles like neoprene, felt and faux fur, each item was crafted with three-dimensional elements, producing garments that took up physical space—whether or not their intention was to remain truthful to the natural curves of the body.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While New York City as a whole is safer than most other metropolises, pockets of especially rough neighborhoods are unsafe, particularly for young men.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration has expressed interest in other minerals like lithium, graphite, and titanium, but these are based on rough mineral estimates.—
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Stablecoins Unlock More Than Just Lower Fees The common pitch for crypto payments has centered on lower transaction costs, but this misses the bigger picture.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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There were no consistent rules for the practice until the Uniform Time Act was implemented by Congress in 1966, setting common start and ending dates for daylight saving time across the country.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Refined coconut oil also has a milder flavor than unrefined coconut oil.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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Fiber is found in whole, unrefined plant foods like sweet potatoes, beans, and brown rice.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Unpolished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpolished. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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