as in sparse
including only what is most basic or needed
a bare-bones website a bare-bones wedding ceremony The hotel rooms are bare-bones.
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Recent Examples of bare-bones
Tesla is also planning to launch a bare-bones version of its Model 3 compact sedan, three people said.
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Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
More than a third of Central Iowa households do not earn enough from their jobs to cover a bare-bones budget, an annual report released by United Way of Central Iowa on Tuesday shows.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 15 Apr. 2025
Despite its extreme performance, though, this isn’t a bare-bones track weapon.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Acknowledging this failure, the NSO now distributes a basic one-page bare-bones list of the evening’s music, but that in no way substitutes for the music and artist notes in a full program.
—Marty McBroom, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bare-bones
Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
More than a third of Central Iowa households do not earn enough from their jobs to cover a bare-bones budget, an annual report released by United Way of Central Iowa on Tuesday shows.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 15 Apr. 2025
Despite its extreme performance, though, this isn’t a bare-bones track weapon.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Acknowledging this failure, the NSO now distributes a basic one-page bare-bones list of the evening’s music, but that in no way substitutes for the music and artist notes in a full program.
—Marty McBroom, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bare-bones
Adjective
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The production must be sparse, so the vocal isn’t overpowered.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2025
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Reversing these trends is difficult, especially since data is sparse on species declines, which is key to getting them legal protections.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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This took mere minutes but left a lasting impression on me as a customer.—
Jesper With-Fogstrup,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The eight Black Sox players were acquitted on Aug. 2, 1921, after the jury convened for a mere two hours, 47 minutes.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The latter is the name of a short projection show at Disney California Adventure (DCA).—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Now Feeling Crunch of Production Contraction The film marks the feature directorial debut of Italian-German filmmaker Nora Jaenicke, who has previously earned acclaim for her short films.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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These new vehicles operate in sectors with minimal regulation, enabling flows of money that are faster and harder to trace than traditional real estate deals.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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This time, Markle remained on-theme in Carolina Herrera's Off-The-Shoulder Ruched Denim Midi Dress, topping off the denim look with minimal jewelry and her signature pinkish-white manicure.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
10 May 2025
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“Bare-bones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bare-bones. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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