1
as in nude
lacking or shed of clothing
had recurrent nightmares about being naked in public
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2
as in bare
lacking a usual or natural covering
the winter trees now look so naked without their colorful fall foliage
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as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
a naked room waiting for an interior decorator's inspired touch
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Recent Examples of naked
Many also, like Moore, tried their own take on the not-going-anywhere naked dress trend.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Latin Americans have, by and large, chafed at such naked displays of Washington’s power.
—Alan McPherson, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2025
There were girls in this circle who’d appeared on-camera, naked, from the age of one.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Be the kid in the crowd who called the naked man out for being naked.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Latin Americans have, by and large, chafed at such naked displays of Washington’s power.
—Alan McPherson, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2025
There were girls in this circle who’d appeared on-camera, naked, from the age of one.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Be the kid in the crowd who called the naked man out for being naked.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naked
Adjective
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In 2017, Rob leaked nude photos of Chyna on Instagram.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The skirt featured a thigh-high slit, and her nude underwear could be seen through the slightly darker shade of purple material.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Markle’s commitment to bare feet comes with bigger health benefits.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Walls on the first floor of the Capitol are bare as portraits of Tennessee governors usually displayed outside the Governor’s Office and Old Supreme Court Chambers have been taken down to prevent them from being damaged.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While House Republicans can pass legislation with a simple majority vote, Senate Republicans cannot advance most matters without meeting a 60-vote threshold.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The extensive exposed brick walls, natural wood exposed ceiling beams, and organic decor pieces are just a few details that will keep dinner guests guessing.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Defenseman Jacob Trouba stopped what seemed like a sure goal with his stick, helping goaltender Jakob Dostal by knocking away a shot headed toward an exposed side of the net.—
Josh Gross,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Freshly caught fish often hang in plain sight, and the selection changes so frequently that a whiteboard keeps track of what’s available.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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To create your own, write a name on a plain paper gift tag.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Several boxes of food were on the floor of the walk-in cooler, the can opener was dirty and some food was stored uncovered or without a date label.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Nov. 2025
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The figures incorporated a $907 billion hit to covered companies with the remainder to uncovered firms as well as private equity and venture capital.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to that bald screening, Focus also did a live Q&A stream with Stone and Jesse Plemons via Alamo Drafthouse theaters and some in-person Q&As in New York and Los Angeles.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
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Vitale loved it, posing for one photo after another, signing one scrap of paper after another, making one joke about his bald head after another.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Naked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naked. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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