as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
the completely unadorned clothing favored by members of that religious sect
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Recent Examples of unadorned
Pope Francis’ marble tomb reflects his simple style and fulfills his desire for an unadorned final resting place.
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Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Pope Francis requested his tomb be modest and unadorned.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Some birds use mud to either build or shore up their nests, so leaving a muddy patch of ground unadorned would be appreciated by them.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
The Papal Gentlemen—laymen who attend to the Pope’s private needs and aid in his displays of hospitality and diplomacy—acted as pallbearers in black suits, carrying the unadorned wooden casket that held Francis’s body.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
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Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Pope Francis requested his tomb be modest and unadorned.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Some birds use mud to either build or shore up their nests, so leaving a muddy patch of ground unadorned would be appreciated by them.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
The Papal Gentlemen—laymen who attend to the Pope’s private needs and aid in his displays of hospitality and diplomacy—acted as pallbearers in black suits, carrying the unadorned wooden casket that held Francis’s body.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unadorned
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Chris wore a simple navy blue polo shirt and khaki shorts combo, while Alexa showed off her growing bump in a white and blue floral dress — along with an Olympic logo necklace to complete her maternity style.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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While in many ways, this flat 33km time-trial is simple, particularly in its middle section, there is still plenty to watch out for.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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There are over 20 flavors (watermelon’s a winner) to beat plain water for energy.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Avocado and Lime For a creamier dressing, an avocado-lime blend can turn a plain salad into a savory and filling meal.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Throughout summer 2025, Gomez has been at the forefront of this year's most minimalist nail trends—from simple purple pastels to nearly naked glass manicures—but that hasn't always been her preference.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
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The first person to arrive at the home was a Warren County sheriff’s deputy, who saw Sarah lying naked on the floor of the couple’s bedroom.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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One sleeve covers your arm, while the other arm is bare, giving you the chance to show off your shoulders and stay cool, just a tiny bit out of your comfort zone.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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This comes after Williams put handcuffs around her son's wrists and ankles while punishing him for refusing to pick up dog waste in the yard with his bare hands, according to a copy of the mother's indictment.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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“Unadorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadorned. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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