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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3
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
While the generous volunteer did not see any damage obvious to the naked eye—likely meaning that the fire did not get hot enough to oxidize any of the hangers or cause spalling of rock—with no standardized process, the evaluation was inherently limited and informal.
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Hannah Provost, Outside Online, 26 Apr. 2025
Players can avoid a penalty if the violation could not be noticed with the naked eye.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The moon and Venus will be fairly easy to see with the naked eye, but the dimness of Saturn may post a challenge for some.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
The eggs appear like tiny bits of dirt to the naked eye and are about half a millimeter in size.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Provost, Outside Online, 26 Apr. 2025
Players can avoid a penalty if the violation could not be noticed with the naked eye.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The moon and Venus will be fairly easy to see with the naked eye, but the dimness of Saturn may post a challenge for some.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
The eggs appear like tiny bits of dirt to the naked eye and are about half a millimeter in size.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naked
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Jenner, 27, opted for a statement red curve-hugging mini dress that appeared to be the Jacquemus Sablier dress, which retails for $1,490, and nude mules.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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To determine your ideal nude shades, thoroughly examine your entire hand.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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Individual leaves can be removed but this usually results in bare stems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Victories over Fulham and Everton were the bare minimum required to keep Chelsea’s top-five hopes alive, but beating Liverpool — even a less-than-peak Liverpool so soon after securing the Premier League title — last Sunday was a bigger statement.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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While rectal cancers can be detected with a simple MRI scan, other cancer types are more difficult.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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Experts say these are all the benefits of this simple exercise Is Zone 2 cardio best for fat loss?—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Beneath her blazer, the Princess of Wales styled a light blue, button-up collared shirt with exposed cuffs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Load up on a nutritious brunch The sisters Xenia and Sophie von Oswald mix and match Persian, German and Australian influences at rocket + basil, an easygoing, no-reservations eatery near the busy Potsdamer Platz, with exposed brick walls painted mint green inside.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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During Kenya’s mass protests last year, demonstrators created chatbots to explain complex legislation in plain language to help their peers understand its impact.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 May 2025
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There are date-night options ranging from the expensive to the affordable, from the romantic to the just plain fun.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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Obscenity laws, most aggressively enforced by the U.S. Postal Service, attempted to keep that excitement within bounds—no uncovered or obviously aroused penises, no affectionate or suggestive physical contact.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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Another high-profile case linked to Moscow was the uncovered Armin Papperger, the head of the German concern Rheinmetall.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Both were paired with a blonde bald cut and silver mascara tears streaming down her face.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 May 2025
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Now Cubs fans will have to reconcile a memory mashup of Caray with current shortstop Swanson in a bald cap singing a slightly different tune.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Walker Park Splash Pad and Gulley Park Interactive Fountain open for the 2025 summer season this weekend, according to a news release from the city.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2025
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All proceeds will support of the rebuilding of Old Fort Elementary in McDowell County, which was destroyed by Hurricane Helene and is still not open.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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“Naked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naked. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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