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
Skywatchers will be able to observe the planets with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars.
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
The offer is available for dine-in guests all day on any style of wings — bone-in, boneless, breaded or naked — excluding Smoked & Grilled.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
No advanced technology is needed — simply, the naked eye can soak in the beautiful display of colors that dance across the night sky.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 30 July 2025
The Journal reported that Trump's note featured typewritten text surrounded by the outline of a naked woman, complete with Trump's signature below the woman's waist, which appeared to mimic pubic hair.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
The offer is available for dine-in guests all day on any style of wings — bone-in, boneless, breaded or naked — excluding Smoked & Grilled.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
No advanced technology is needed — simply, the naked eye can soak in the beautiful display of colors that dance across the night sky.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 30 July 2025
The Journal reported that Trump's note featured typewritten text surrounded by the outline of a naked woman, complete with Trump's signature below the woman's waist, which appeared to mimic pubic hair.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naked
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Her nails, however, were void of color and shine; they were painted in a nude shade and kept extremely short.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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During The Hollywood Reporter's Drama Actress roundtable in 2019, the actress revealed she was offered the role of Anastasia Steele in the erotic thriller adaptation, but declined it due to the excessive nude scenes.—
Diana Pearl,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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On the Eras Tour and throughout her career, Swift has covered up in semi-conservative dress like bodysuits and tights to cover bare areas.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Don’t sit your bare bottom on surfaces — use a towel or a piece of clothing as a buffer.—
Cordell Jones,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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But it was intended to be a simple, three-course meal, the documents showed.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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In North Carolina, Republicans are a few votes shy of a supermajority in one chamber but still control the redistricting process because the state’s congressional maps are not subject to veto and therefore can be passed by a simple majority in the legislature.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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There’s a good amount of pedaling and a few exposed, high-stakes areas.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Senior roles such as team leaders and lead engineers, requiring a broader skillset and the ability to deal with strategic challenges, may be less exposed.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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These frames slip right around standard switch plates, instantly turning them from plain plastic rectangles into polished, eye-catching features.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Aug. 2025
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To devein, or not to devein, isn't a plain yes or no answer.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, the group had $5.2 million in uncovered costs, said Jenn Forker, a spokeswoman for The Salvation Army.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
14 Aug. 2025
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If turf is thin, or garden beds are left with uncovered soil, weeds will pop up.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
9 Aug. 2025
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But the center photo showcases a bald Tuttle staring straight ahead at the camera.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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Time: Doors open 11 a.m., prelims 7 p.m., main event 9 p.m. Location: Over Under, 5625 Village Glen Drive 2nd Annual Bald & Beautiful Pageant Celebrate the confidence of bald women, complete with entertainment and fundraising for a good cause.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
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Strickland wants to see the Corps use more of the dredge material for coastal restoration projects, or take it offshore to the open Gulf, as was the practice between 1986 and 2014.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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As open models, microservices and sovereign AI initiatives proliferate, enterprises and research institutions need access to infrastructure that rivals cloud-scale performance—without the cloud-scale overhead.—
Sven Oehme,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Naked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naked. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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