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
That would be the bare-bones Nissan Versa, still far more expensive than the Jaecoo, once destination and other fees are added.
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Spirit was long the butt of jokes for its bare-bones operations, but the flying faithful were mourning the loss.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 9 May 2026
That would be the bare-bones Nissan Versa, still far more expensive than the Jaecoo, once destination and other fees are added.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Spirit, the iconic budget carrier known for its bright yellow planes and bare-bones service that became a punchline for late-night comedians, has struggled to survive.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Spirit was long the butt of jokes for its bare-bones operations, but the flying faithful were mourning the loss.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 9 May 2026
That would be the bare-bones Nissan Versa, still far more expensive than the Jaecoo, once destination and other fees are added.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Spirit, the iconic budget carrier known for its bright yellow planes and bare-bones service that became a punchline for late-night comedians, has struggled to survive.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bare-bones
Adjective
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Visible traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains sparse, estimated at just 15% of pre-war levels, according to JPMorgan.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Travelers should prepare for extreme desert conditions, limited services, and sparse cell coverage, especially during warmer months.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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When Krick and Stagg enter the command boardroom to present their opposing cases mere hours before a decision must be made, the film slips into a type of courtroom drama of stormy exchanges from the benches, with both Stagg and Krick pulling out all the stops to get their forecasts approved.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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The mere presence of Hezbollah fighters in the dock shattered the group’s long-standing aura of impunity in Lebanon.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The resort's short course, The Clutch, takes full advantage of the scenic setting, and fishing charters and nature tours are available from the marina.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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All of this might seem a lot to go through for a few short words, but since those words are the first impression of the book, and have to be intriguing all on their own, the effort was well worthwhile—enough, hopefully, to invite readers to pick up the book and make their own decision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The university kept the building from falling apart, but maintenance and groundskeeping were minimal.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Physical controls include minimal HVAC buttons, manually adjustable vents, steering wheel controls for the ADAS systems and the sound system’s volume knob.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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“Bare-bones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bare-bones. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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