as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
the completely unadorned clothing favored by members of that religious sect
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Recent Examples of unadorned
In stark contrast to Hatixhe’s unadorned sensibility, Adelina comes across as Western European, from her elegant clothing to her fertility treatments.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Somehow, these unadorned devices are transformed into materials of aching emotional weight.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
However, whereas the standard trailer’s stainless-steel exterior is essentially unadorned, the collaborative vehicle features a bold red beltline, solar guards adorned with perforated cowboy art, and a screen door that bears the Stetson logo.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
There was another church pew—long, beautiful, severe, unadorned.
—Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unadorned
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Somehow, these unadorned devices are transformed into materials of aching emotional weight.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
However, whereas the standard trailer’s stainless-steel exterior is essentially unadorned, the collaborative vehicle features a bold red beltline, solar guards adorned with perforated cowboy art, and a screen door that bears the Stetson logo.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
There was another church pew—long, beautiful, severe, unadorned.
—Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unadorned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unadorned
Adjective
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Engineers have developed a simple strategy to help robots remain stable while repairing satellites in orbit by using a second robotic arm to counterbalance movements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to suggest budget caps for group plans, because everyone relaxes when guidelines are simple and visible.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sacred Sites in Uluru Rising 348 meters above the Northern Australian desert plain, Uluru is a massive sandstone monolith—the largest in the world—formed around 550 million years old.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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The beauty of this top is it can be worn buttoned up and tucked into jeans for a more tailored look, but it can also be worn loose over a plain tank for a model-off-duty finish.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The case back then also involved the bodies of naked, mutilated women, plus all the sexism and homophobia that were pervasive in police work in 1998 and are apparently ship-shape today.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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But the oven truly stands out for its small details that may not be as noticeable to the naked eye.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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White tile, natural wood, and bare walls often end up feeling flat and nondescript.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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Every rain event that exposes bare dirt increases erosion.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Unadorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadorned. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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