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as in void
utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected
the so-called comedy is totally devoid of intelligence, originality, and even laughs
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as in empty
lacking contents that could or should be present
the picnic jug was completely devoid of juice after only a few minutes
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Recent Examples of devoid
For such a showy animal, its flavor is surprisingly delicate, devoid of any fishiness in a way that reminds me of flounder.
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Rachel Nuwer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The city’s wide boulevards were so devoid of cars that on hot summer nights, residents would set out chairs and card tables in the traffic lanes to catch the breeze from an occasional passing vehicle.
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Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
The island is devoid of high rises and fast-food restaurants.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The play, intentionally devoid of physical male characters, focuses on women's stories, sisterhood, and reclaiming one's life.
—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for devoid
Rachel Nuwer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The city’s wide boulevards were so devoid of cars that on hot summer nights, residents would set out chairs and card tables in the traffic lanes to catch the breeze from an occasional passing vehicle.
—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
The island is devoid of high rises and fast-food restaurants.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The play, intentionally devoid of physical male characters, focuses on women's stories, sisterhood, and reclaiming one's life.
—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for devoid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoid
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And since the Lightning have regularly been void of a first-round pick, they’re used to spending a lot of time waiting to make their selections.
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The void being filled is not a very large one, either, Schaefer said, noting that only 2 percent of the flying public chose Spirit.
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Vines have grown through the fence and barbed wire surrounding a tall art deco building in this city’s downtown, and cigarette holders and empty food tins litter the tall weeds.
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Inside, there’s an empty dining room.
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The fires eviscerated many of the plants and trees in and around the burn zones, leaving behind barren lots and charred swaths of parkland.
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There are quite a few interesting options this summer, especially compared to last year’s barren goalie landscape that was headlined by veteran backups.
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“Devoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoid. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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