1
as in nude
lacking or shed of clothing
had recurrent nightmares about being naked in public
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2
as in bare
lacking a usual or natural covering
the winter trees now look so naked without their colorful fall foliage
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3
as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
a naked room waiting for an interior decorator's inspired touch
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Recent Examples of naked
In the first episode, Lochlan watches Saxon undress and stares a little too long at him naked.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
But when women are naked, Margaret Qualley as well, in The Substance, nobody would dream of talking to her about her genitalia or her nipples or any of those things.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
In the yard the stone statues of two naked cherubs hug, an orange tree is laden with fruit and the flame red hibiscus and poinsettia are in full bloom.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Saxon got up to go to the bathroom and Lochlan took a peak at his brother’s naked body.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
But when women are naked, Margaret Qualley as well, in The Substance, nobody would dream of talking to her about her genitalia or her nipples or any of those things.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
In the yard the stone statues of two naked cherubs hug, an orange tree is laden with fruit and the flame red hibiscus and poinsettia are in full bloom.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Saxon got up to go to the bathroom and Lochlan took a peak at his brother’s naked body.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naked
Adjective
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The look is nail minimalism at its finest, with a sheer nude color and an ultrashiny finish.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
7 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the lack of nude scenes for Molly meant there were more angles to shoot Williams with, and more creative ways to shoot the men.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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My brain and experience tells me to expect something in the middle of my wildest dreams and the bare minimum swap of Hanson for Coachman.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rutter has made an impact since becoming the club’s most expensive purchase last summer, his influence extending beyond the bare facts of a healthy 12 goal involvements in 32 Brighton appearances (eight goals, four assists).—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Kit kept things simple with a traditional dark blue suit, pairing the look with a white shirt and polkadot bowtie and his usual glasses.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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And, while the ball was mid-air, Zwolle’s attackers were to sprint to the penalty area to meet it on the way down and, ideally, stick it past an exposed goalkeeper.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The ceiling appears damaged, with exposed beams, and the windows are now boarded up with plywood.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Or skip the color entirely and let your designs pop off plain, undyed eggs.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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Without laws, humans are forced to decide for themselves what constitutes justice or just plain revenge.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Celestial Park, with its wide stretches of concrete pathways, and Isle of Berk, with its meandering walkways and uncovered queues, were both particularly hot under the blazing Florida sun.—
Adrian Ruhi,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Homeowners need to budget for ongoing costs like rising home insurance premiums and emergency costs like insurance deductibles and uncovered repairs.—
Daryl Fairweather,
Forbes,
29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Reaching over 165,000 people on TikTok alone, users are documenting their use of the ingredient, from growing back edges to filling in bald spots, and even shrinking their foreheads.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2025
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Blue Man Group is known for speechless productions featuring percussion, paints and humor by three blue-skinned, bald performers.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Being open with your healthcare provider about your symptoms is important for your quality of life.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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The On-Deck Shop at the A’s stadium is open during game days for fans looking to represent the team.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Naked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naked. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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