as in sparse
including only what is most basic or needed
a bare-bones website a bare-bones wedding ceremony The hotel rooms are bare-bones.
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Recent Examples of bare-bones
The only downside is the bare-bones and industrial aesthetic.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Accordingly, what may first appear to be a bare-bones minimalist frame is just the base of a modular system that allows users to opt in to details and accessories that work for them—and say no to the ones that don’t.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
The idea for the Women’s Pro Baseball League was announced with a bare-bones press release.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
In the equally bare-bones video, Lil Nas delivers the song’s fair warning to watch yourself in a white void, rocking a pink shirt and black jeans with pink crosses and wings across the front as three male dancers in pink matchin bounce around behind him.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Accordingly, what may first appear to be a bare-bones minimalist frame is just the base of a modular system that allows users to opt in to details and accessories that work for them—and say no to the ones that don’t.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
The idea for the Women’s Pro Baseball League was announced with a bare-bones press release.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
In the equally bare-bones video, Lil Nas delivers the song’s fair warning to watch yourself in a white void, rocking a pink shirt and black jeans with pink crosses and wings across the front as three male dancers in pink matchin bounce around behind him.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bare-bones
Adjective
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The evidence against Mayers was sparse, mainly consisting of a few indistinct and inconveniently angled surveillance videos.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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This abundance is in stark contrast to today, when sightings of migrating fish are sparse.—
Logan Kistler,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The market doesn't much care about the motivations — the mere fact that the conversations are happening at all is causing stocks to surge after days of uncertainty and mounting recession fears.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Leaders who appreciate the worth of their team and respect others will gain far more than mere obedience.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the short answer either way was: Good God, yes!—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The roster of those who have fallen short magnifies the challenge.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The sleek, minimal runner style for women has a low shape that hugs the foot comfortably and lightweight feel.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Passes Are Still Surprisingly Affordable On a busy travel day, Madelyn keeps her beauty routine minimal and skincare focused.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Bare-bones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bare-bones. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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