unrefined
adjective
un·re·fined
ˌən-ri-ˈfīnd 
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One high in fresh vegetables and fruits, legumes, nuts, whole grains, as well as seafood, eggs and poultry, and unrefined extra virgin olive and flax oils.
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
Ensuring Data Accuracy Inaccurate or incomplete data from unrefined or misguided metrics can lead to skewed assessments of your engagement.
—Lou Hong, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Oil? Sources of Emu Oil and What to Look For
Emu oil comes in many topical applications, including unrefined oils and highly refined oils in glass dropper bottles.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2024
The defense has been more prone to the ups and downs of unrefined potential, but talented youngsters Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley have also come on strongly in the second half.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
Celebrities and brands are being invited to show their raw and unrefined selves right alongside us.
—Elana Klein, WIRED, 28 Jan. 2024
The pieces are handmade in Italy, where the vintage coins are encased in unrefined 22- or 18-karat gold to preserve them.
—Caitie Kelly Kin Woo Kate Guadagnino Nicole Demarco Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
The new restaurant will celebrate the unrefined nature of indigenous cooking traditions from Puebla, Jalisco and Oaxaca, Mexico.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2023
Many of us grew up starting the day with cereal, toast, bagels, or the occasional piece of bacon, but experts now warn against consuming those sorts of sugary, unrefined foods first thing.
—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2023
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
Ensuring Data Accuracy Inaccurate or incomplete data from unrefined or misguided metrics can lead to skewed assessments of your engagement.
—Lou Hong, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Oil? Sources of Emu Oil and What to Look For
Emu oil comes in many topical applications, including unrefined oils and highly refined oils in glass dropper bottles.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2024
The defense has been more prone to the ups and downs of unrefined potential, but talented youngsters Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley have also come on strongly in the second half.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
Celebrities and brands are being invited to show their raw and unrefined selves right alongside us.
—Elana Klein, WIRED, 28 Jan. 2024
The pieces are handmade in Italy, where the vintage coins are encased in unrefined 22- or 18-karat gold to preserve them.
—Caitie Kelly Kin Woo Kate Guadagnino Nicole Demarco Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
The new restaurant will celebrate the unrefined nature of indigenous cooking traditions from Puebla, Jalisco and Oaxaca, Mexico.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2023
Many of us grew up starting the day with cereal, toast, bagels, or the occasional piece of bacon, but experts now warn against consuming those sorts of sugary, unrefined foods first thing.
—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2023
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“Unrefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrefined. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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