as in austere
providing only the essentials and nothing fancy or luxurious
accommodations on the windjammer are spartan but clean and comfortable nevertheless
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Scott — along with co-stars Patricia Arquette, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, and Tramell Tillman — brought the austere, green office space from small screen to real life, all under the watchful eye of helmer Ben Stiller.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
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Jura: George Orwell’s Scottish Hideaway Rob Crossan November 15, 2024 Discover the austere island retreat where Big Brother was born.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Dec. 2024
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My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.—
Amanda Schupak,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneakers These iconic Stan Smith sneakers offer form and function thanks to their simple design, soft leather material (no blisters here!), and roomy fit.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2025
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Pearl Hotel This charming 59-key inn in Bay St. Louis has a sophisticated seafood restaurant, Thorny Oyster. Where to Eat Bozo’s Too Perfect for a lunch stop in Pascagoula, this no-frills spot serves po’boys, steamers, and a loaded Bloody Mary with an oyster, shrimp, and crawfish garnish.—
Cinelle Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2025
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In December, Loughlin shared with Entertainment Tonight that taking on the no-frills role marked a shift in her career.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Hezbollah, formerly Lebanon’s dominant political and military force, has suffered a stark reversal of fortunes since the 2023 attacks.—
Erika Solomon,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Schwab survey portrays a stark contrast between younger and older Americans over when, exactly, to pass on wealth to the next generation.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Spartan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spartan. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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