unexceptionable

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Recent Examples of unexceptionable Opponents have dismissed it as a screed, but much of it is a recitation of unexceptionable (and often boilerplate) arguments against wokeness. Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 7 Jan. 2024 Now and then, Byrne puts the songs on hold and issues a few short political commands; as the movie’s title suggests, though, these are so unexceptionable (everyone should register to vote!), and so whimsically benign, that only the most churlish of viewers will dissent. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2020 For all Miss Manners knows, that may still motivate some guests, although the practice has become common to the point of being unexceptionable. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2022 The floor has been put in unexceptionable order for dancing, and the Committee on Arrangements flatters itself that every possible preparation looking to the enjoyment of the dancers has been provided for. Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2022 This president has only, to my recollection, addressed the whole country on a national issue from his office once, and his appearance then was unexceptionable. Conrad Black, National Review, 30 Oct. 2019 These views, unexceptionable in academia, would likely make Ms. Gopinath unwelcome in India’s government. Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexceptionable
Adjective
  • Many orders can be unobjectionable, such as giving federal employees the day after Christmas off.
    Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Those changes are unobjectionable and do not do much of anything to violate the historical fabric.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Bottled lime juice and lemon juice are acceptable when used in small quantities for a dish, but only when the flavor profile is not reliant upon it.
    Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The First Amendment is meant to protect people from the government telling them what speech and ideas are acceptable.
    Scott Nover, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • However, if history is any guide, Apple has a knack for solving these technical challenges and crafting a narrative that makes its products desirable, even necessary.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Located in the heart of Hartford’s West End, which is arguably one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods, the home at 55 Terry Road is exceptional.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This driver encompasses the literal reasons for scented products—think masking unpleasant odors, creating a pleasant scent for your home, and making up for a lack of fresh air.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
  • My experience with the Phone 3a Pro has been mostly pleasant.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Indeed, the anime is a throwback to the days where Goku used to channel Jackie Chan, using plates and chairs to fight opponents larger than himself with delightful yet stunning action animation.
    Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
  • And Then, There’s Power Shot As delightful as the drive experience is, there is one more feature the driver will find delightful: Power Shot.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • And Malik Nabers is an attractive No. 1 receiver target.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The potential for cuts in Medicaid, the joint federal-state program that helps lower income people obtain health care, is a particularly attractive target for Democrats.
    David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025

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“Unexceptionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexceptionable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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