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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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
Many also, like Moore, tried their own take on the not-going-anywhere naked dress trend.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Latin Americans have, by and large, chafed at such naked displays of Washington’s power.
—Alan McPherson, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2025
There were girls in this circle who’d appeared on-camera, naked, from the age of one.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Be the kid in the crowd who called the naked man out for being naked.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Latin Americans have, by and large, chafed at such naked displays of Washington’s power.
—Alan McPherson, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2025
There were girls in this circle who’d appeared on-camera, naked, from the age of one.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Be the kid in the crowd who called the naked man out for being naked.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naked
Adjective
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The supermodel shared a series of images, including nude shots of herself.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The request came after allegations surfaced that Reid had reposted nude photos of men years earlier on a Tumblr account linked to his social media.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Several of the most striking photographs in the book are of the studio itself, which appears empty except for a pair of high heels reflected in a wall of mirrors or a rumpled military blanket, a favorite backdrop, pinned to a bare wall.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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But as recently as two years ago, the Boston pitching cupboard was almost bare.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to Bruce Blair, a former Air Force launch officer and nuclear policy expert, between 1962 and the mid-1970s the most powerful digits on the globe were simple – eight zeros.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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That something as simple as a COVID vaccine might improve survival in cancer patients receiving standard immunotherapy has taken oncologists by surprise — in a good way.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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The extensive exposed brick walls, natural wood exposed ceiling beams, and organic decor pieces are just a few details that will keep dinner guests guessing.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Defenseman Jacob Trouba stopped what seemed like a sure goal with his stick, helping goaltender Jakob Dostal by knocking away a shot headed toward an exposed side of the net.—
Josh Gross,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Freshly caught fish often hang in plain sight, and the selection changes so frequently that a whiteboard keeps track of what’s available.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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To create your own, write a name on a plain paper gift tag.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Several boxes of food were on the floor of the walk-in cooler, the can opener was dirty and some food was stored uncovered or without a date label.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Nov. 2025
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The figures incorporated a $907 billion hit to covered companies with the remainder to uncovered firms as well as private equity and venture capital.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The actor Nicholas Christopher—brawny, bald, with a perpetually cocked eyebrow that brings to mind Yul Brynner—strode through the aisles of Tashkent Supermarket in Brighton Beach one afternoon.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The distinctive bald knob ahead is a popular vortex site.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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And 74 of those came when Donovan Olugbode was open for three receptions.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Naked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naked. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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