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, 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.
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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
The AirPods Max 2s take the most bare-bones approach.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Cain is stationed in a bare-bones dressing room far from Schon’s, with Pineda’s room placed strategically between them.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
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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
The AirPods Max 2s take the most bare-bones approach.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Cain is stationed in a bare-bones dressing room far from Schon’s, with Pineda’s room placed strategically between them.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bare-bones
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bare-bones
Adjective
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The federal government keeps details sparse about what happens in its detention centers.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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When the center-field video board showed the announcement, loud boos rang out from the sparse crowd braving elements.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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What is so special, then, about the Attenborovian age, given that it’s measured in mere decades?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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In early February 2021, Australia reportedly had a mere nine individuals hospitalized with COVID.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Lombard’s strong arm and slick glove would be underutilized if positioned away from short or third.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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The report said prosecutors at the time sought a significantly longer sentence, but a judge imposed a shorter term that drew criticism from the district attorney’s office.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The album topped Billboard’s disco chart for seven weeks and eventually went gold—a major achievement given its minimal radio exposure.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Vital Essentials Freeze‑Dried Raw Chicken Hearts Dog Treats These freeze‑dried raw chicken heart treats are made with a single animal protein and minimal processing.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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“Bare-bones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bare-bones. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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