nude

noun

Synonyms of nudenext
1
a
: a representation of a nude human figure
b
: a nude person
2
: the condition of being nude
in the nude

Examples of nude in a Sentence

the nudes of Greek sculpture the artist painted some models in the nude
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Both manage to grow up and leave their limited Indiana environs and both develop as artists (the drawings of nudes Cricket specializes in are Eggers’ work). Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Fake nudes of the singer have spread widely online. Daryl Lim, Fortune, 30 May 2026 Even though some celebrities and street style stars are breaking summer’s biggest pedicure rule and showing off bare toes lately, most are still opting for polish, from barely-there nudes to summery neons. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 28 May 2026 Multiple story lines channelled the anxiety that the internet may be uniquely bad for teen-age girls, who hooked up with suspect men, got catfished, and had their nudes leaked. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nude

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of nude was in 1708

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“Nude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nude. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

nude

1 of 2 adjective
nuder; nudest
: having no clothes on
nudeness noun

nude

2 of 2 noun
1
: a nude human figure especially as shown in art
2
: the condition of being nude
in the nude

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