as in untouched
not changed or altered; remaining in an original state
unaltered photographs an unaltered landscape
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Recent Examples of unaltered
Moore went on to explain that a human guard watching CCTV footage from security cameras saw a clean, unaltered feed.
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Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
These discrepancies across the series are a function of the verdigris, orange, green, blue, and yellow paint that frames the photographs, shifting one’s perception of the color register therein, even though the plates are themselves unaltered.
—Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
Learning to live substance-free and unaltered can be a new and terrifying concept.
—Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Woodard says the situation quickly escalated after two unaltered female dogs were left outdoors, allowing male dogs to find and mate with the females.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
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Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
These discrepancies across the series are a function of the verdigris, orange, green, blue, and yellow paint that frames the photographs, shifting one’s perception of the color register therein, even though the plates are themselves unaltered.
—Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
Learning to live substance-free and unaltered can be a new and terrifying concept.
—Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Woodard says the situation quickly escalated after two unaltered female dogs were left outdoors, allowing male dogs to find and mate with the females.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaltered
Adjective
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The stripes were perfect; the grass was perfect; and the no-go zones remained untouched.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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After sitting untouched, the car was impounded and towed to a lot in Hollywood, where an employee alerted police to a foul smell emanating from the vehicle.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike airport security employees who worked without pay for weeks, most ICE and Border Patrol operations continued largely unimpaired due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, his vision was unimpaired by the accident.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to witnesses at the scene, the home was undamaged before the storm that rolled through the area Saturday night.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Multiple missile stockpiles buried underground in Iran were undamaged.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because the urine passes through an uncontaminated system, the collected data is relatively precise and reliable.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Always use pure, uncontaminated wood ash and test your soil pH before adding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Spanning 424 acres, the park offers a mix of lush natural landscapes and unspoiled shoreline to explore.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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This unspoiled paradise is another favorite for nudists, though the fully clothed are welcome as well.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dallas Christian, a TAPPS Division III team, is sporting an unblemished 6-0 record.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez’s official record, as given to the Herald, remains unblemished.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Trump being hurried off the stage unharmed and guests ducking for cover underneath their tables.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fire crews were also able to pull Rex the cat out of the home unharmed.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some are fortunate to have a source of clean water and pipes that ensure that water reaches residents' homes untainted.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Reich acknowledges there's no form of untainted money.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Unaltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaltered. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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