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
Spirit was long the butt of jokes for its bare-bones operations, but the flying faithful were mourning the loss.
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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
The hosts are frequently seen with little makeup and shiny faces, speaking to each other from home offices or bare-bones studios.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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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
The hosts are frequently seen with little makeup and shiny faces, speaking to each other from home offices or bare-bones studios.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bare-bones
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bare-bones
Adjective
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Watched by a sparse crowd at Suwon Sports Complex, just south of Seoul, the team from Pyongyang had more chances than Tokyo in what was a tight game and deserved to win just the second edition of the 12-team continental tournament, following Wuhan Jiangda’s triumph a year earlier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Located in the arid Alvord Desert, its low rainfall, sparse population, and minimal tree coverage create ideal conditions for stargazing.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 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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Living for today, everyone apparently agreed, was characteristic of a youth culture that was dropping out from a system and society responsible for cutting life short both at home and abroad.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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In previous cases, humans exposed to the product have reported both short and long-term respiratory effects.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Although this bag features a unique design, it can also be worn with a casual, more minimal outfit, as its neutral colorways pair easily with any outfit.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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Once the major design players were set, Silva used minimal, yet interesting, artwork and white bedding to keep the room in equilibrium.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
25 May 2026
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“Bare-bones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bare-bones. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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