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Synonyms: Adjective
bald, bare, naked, plain, plain-vanilla, unadorned, undecorated, unembellished, unornamented, unvarnished
Antonyms: Adjective
adorned, decorated, embellished, fancy, ornamented
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The solution to the problem was relatively simple. The answer is really quite simple. There are three simple steps to follow. The camera is simple to use. Don't go into too much detail in the report. Just keep it simple and to the point. The melody is very simple. I'm a simple farmer just trying to make a living. He enjoys the simple pleasure of spending time with his wife and kids after work. Relaxing on the beach and watching the sunset is one of life's simple pleasures.
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Profits per partner are too easy for law firm leaders to manipulate.(Revenues per lawyer) is simple. — Mark Curriden, Houston Chronicle, "Seventeen corporate law firms in Texas hit elite status," 5 July 2019 My scoring is simple: five categories, each worth a maximum of 10 points. — Jon Tayler, SI.com, "Ranking the 10 Best Home Runs of 2019 So Far," 4 July 2019 Articles, demonstrative, and adjectives all inflected for case in Old English, so English speakers a few hundred years ago would have found German pretty simple. — Michelle Sheehan, Quartz, "Five reasons English speakers struggle to learn other languages," 3 July 2019 The set is simple: a little fabric, a chair, maybe some flowers. — Nina Strochlic, National Geographic, "In Tijuana, a street studio attracts migrants and locals," 2 July 2019 The cause of the crisis would appear to be simple math: The number of foster beds is decreasing, and the number of kids is on the rise. — Mary Jo Pitzl, Arizona Republic, "Foster-care 'crisis': More kids entering Arizona system as number of foster homes declines," 2 July 2019 Get our daily newsletter The reason for the rush is simple. — The Economist, "Seeking students and status, regional universities set up in London," 29 June 2019 Camped outside the Iranian Embassy in London, his message is simple: His wife, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, must be freed. — Fox News, "Husband of aid worker jailed in Iran says his wife is being used as ‘bargaining chip’," 26 June 2019 The bill’s sponsor, state Rep. Scott Simon, R-Abita Springs, and craft brewers thought its passage would be simple. — nola.com, "Louisiana craft brewers tap into competition, slowing sales," 16 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The recipe for these powerful and immense storms is quite simple: Warm water, specific atmospheric conditions and a little bit of spin are enough to create hurricanes that can span over 1,000 miles. — Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, "Hurricanes: How These Destructive Storms Form, and Why They Get So Strong," 26 June 2019 To me, the answer is simple: Be that young law firm partner for the women in your life. — Meena Harris, Marie Claire, "Phenomenal Woman's Meena Harris on Why We Need Men," 8 Mar. 2019 Our reasoning is simple: Corn salads are a summer classic. — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, "The No-Brainer Corn Salad We’re Eating All Summer," 21 June 2019 The concept is simple: Head into a forest, walk about slowly under the canopy of trees and enjoy the multi-sensory experience. — Brittany Anas, The Know, "What’s forest bathing and why are so many people in Colorado doing it?," 19 June 2019 That simple — critics say simplistic — message has resonated with Brexit-backing voters angry at the country’s political deadlock. — Washington Post, "UK’s Brexit Party narrowly defeated in key electoral test," 7 June 2019 Minimalism for me is about keeping a space simple, uncluttered and accentuating the attractive architectural features of a space. — Samantha Myers | Dering Hall, ELLE Decor, "Everything You Need to Know About Minimalist Design," 17 May 2019 The answer is simple: NASA didn’t offer it to them. — Alex Stuckey, Houston Chronicle, "Flying without a safety net: Early Apollo astronauts were not eligible for life insurance policies while in space," 4 June 2019 Below, Bon breaks down the seven elements behind her simple, yet singular style. — Vogue, "A Swiss-Parisian Singer Shares the 7 Secrets to Her Discreet-Chic Style," 19 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'simple.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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