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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On trips to Spain this month and France in September, Leo will find thousands of young people like her in these traditionally Catholic but now staunchly secular countries, where historic churches are abundant and Mass attendance is sparse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Most subsea drones can only trade sparse, primitive status blips.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 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 Strip’s biggest headliner shows and most of the other marquee resorts are a short walk or quick rideshare away, but many guests end up spending most of their time inside the Cosmopolitan orbit—between restaurants, pools, and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Such a short intervening space after emancipation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The decor is minimal but chic—you’ll spot some Philippe Starck—that’s designed for restful time indoors, but also to remind you of nature’s bonanza at your doorstep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Jagger’s wedding look is widely credited with helping shift bridal fashion away from rigid convention, introducing the idea that a bride could be tailored, minimal and powerfully modern all at once.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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“Bare-bones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bare-bones. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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