as in austere
providing only the essentials and nothing fancy or luxurious
accommodations on the windjammer are spartan but clean and comfortable nevertheless
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Adjective
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Designer and filmmaker Tom Ford, meanwhile, commissioned Ando to build an austere, geometric masterpiece on his sprawling Cerro Pelon Ranch in New Mexico.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025 -
According to the reviews of the time, Rookwood Pottery mixed the industrial with the funky and the austere.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The mower mulches the grass into super fine clippings and catches them in the attached bag, which was simple to remove and empty.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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The duo’s aim is simple: to help foster the next wave of podcasting talent, beyond the public figures and influencers who tend to dominate headlines.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The no-frills eatery features a few outdoor tables and ocean views, nestled in a narrow parking lot alongside a liquor store and gift shop.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Dell is known for its no-frills desktops that can be found in homes and offices around the world, using economies of scale to deliver reliable midrange quality in completely unobtrusive cases.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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What To Know Satellite imagery captured by Landsat 7, a joint mission of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA, show a stark contrast in Lake Mead's water levels between July 1999 and May 2024, with the reservoir appearing noticeably smaller in the latter image.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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On a clear, low-humidity day, the solitary volcanic cone looms in the west, emerging as a stark evening silhouette when the sun dips behind its bulk.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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“Spartan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spartan. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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