as in naked
lacking or shed of clothing
Picasso's paintings of nude art models
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as in nudity
the state of having no clothes on one's body
the artist painted some models in the nude
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as in nude
the state of having no clothes on one's body
actors who don't turn down roles that call for nudity
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Recent Examples of nude
News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
This limited-edition collection features five nude shades in crepe satin, and is also available in black, red and the Alta style, which features a platform and a six-inch heel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 June 2025
Then there’s Sanyu, a painter whose signature nudes — their flat perspective and flowing calligraphic lines informed as much by his Chinese art education as French modernism — now attract astronomical sums.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
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Adjective
Justices unanimously upheld the conviction and death sentence of Steven Matthew Wolf in the murder of Michelle Osborne, whose nude body was found by a fisherman in Marathon.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
This limited-edition collection features five nude shades in crepe satin, and is also available in black, red and the Alta style, which features a platform and a six-inch heel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Noun
For definition, McGrath’s pro tip is to line just outside your lips with a nude (like 12: Contour) for more volume then diffusing with a brush.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 June 2025
Then there’s Sanyu, a painter whose signature nudes — their flat perspective and flowing calligraphic lines informed as much by his Chinese art education as French modernism — now attract astronomical sums.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nude
naked
Adjective
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Meteor showers are best observed with the naked eye, with a telescope or binoculars a poor choice.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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As the name indicates, these insects are nearly impossible to see with your naked eye.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
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“Nude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nude. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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