as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste
an unpolished but well-meaning young man
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Recent Examples of unpolished
Heretic prides itself on crafting fragrances from entirely raw ingredients, with unpolished takes on beloved classic scents.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
This watch is listed as a full kit, and appears to be in unpolished condition, showing only light signs of wear.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
Push those notions left and gritty, unpolished rhythms resurface under beautiful harmonies to add unusual potency to the band's artistry.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2024
Arnold looked like a promising but unpolished true freshman in limited action last season, completing 44 of 69 pass attempts (63.8 percent) with four touchdowns and three picks.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
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Deadpool & Wolverine was far more graphic and vulgar than previous Marvel Studios projects — but one of its especially dirty lines didn't make the cut.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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With Election Day on the horizon, Elon Musk is leaning into violent and vulgar rhetoric.Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Crass Words Any crass or overt mention of bodily functions, particularly those involved with reproduction—human, animal, or botanical.Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
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In 2013, Pearson’s state exams featured crass, commercial product placements as well as reading passages lifted from Pearson textbooks.Kemala Karmen, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Less than one day into 2025, the superstar has already punched in with one of her characteristic comebacks, shutting down a troll who demanded new music and called her a rude name on Instagram Wednesday (Jan. 1).Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
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Several replies praised the user for taking such direct action against someone who was rude to them.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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The ship detained by Finland passed over the cables, investigators say Finnish investigators have detained the Eagle S, a 70,000-ton crude oil tanker registered in the Cook Islands.Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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As a result of these attacks, Russia's average daily production of crude oil in 2024 hit 1,254 metric tons per day, its lowest since 2005.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The episode opens with Dr. Jackie confronting Heavenly over her coarse comments about Contessa’s late mother—a moment that’s left tensions running high.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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And the Word became flesh: coarse hair, crooked smile, the taste of salt on his clavicle.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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As decorative lights sparkle while the sun retreats, and rough winds hustle us to holiday parties indoors, most of us feel some mix of merriment and bleakness.Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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For key factors, such as tenure and years of experience, companies frequently rely on rough estimates from HR.Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Streaming service price hikes have become frustratingly common over the past few years, with Max, Paramount Plus, and Peacock all raising their prices in 2024, while Amazon Prime Video introduced ads.Emma Roth, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Credit reporting, a threat that has been used by medical providers and debt collectors to convince patients to pay their bills, is the most common collection tactic used by hospitals, according to an analysis from KFF Health News.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Jan. 2025
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Refined oils generally have a higher smoke point than their unrefined counterparts.Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Around 10-15% of unrefined olive oil (virgin olive oil) may be added back in to replace some of these losses without changing its neutral color and flavor profile.101 Health Benefits Comparison EVOO has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Unpolished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpolished. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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