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
The first time, she was found roaming naked near downtown L.A. and placed on a psychiatric hold.
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
The festival was one step toward checking two things off her bucket list: skiing 100 days in one season and doing a naked lap.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
In Caruso, voters saw a former Republican, and an antiabortion one at that, who had switched his party affiliation for naked political expediency.
—Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Although eclipse glasses were essential to see any other part of the eclipse, totality was strictly a naked eyesight.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
The festival was one step toward checking two things off her bucket list: skiing 100 days in one season and doing a naked lap.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
In Caruso, voters saw a former Republican, and an antiabortion one at that, who had switched his party affiliation for naked political expediency.
—Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Although eclipse glasses were essential to see any other part of the eclipse, totality was strictly a naked eyesight.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naked
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Her badly bruised, nude body was found in the bathtub, officials said.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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But first came the dress, which inspired the dark shadow and nude, glossy lips for night two: archival Alexander Wang.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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This alignment can ensure that business areas of greater risk receive the proper share of security funds, rather than sufficing the bare minimum required.—
Siranjeevi Dheenadhayalan,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The formula’s lightweight feel layers well with or without lip products—wear on bare lips or atop lipstick.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Load up on a nutritious brunch The sisters Xenia and Sophie von Oswald mix and match Persian, German and Australian influences at rocket + basil, an easygoing, no-reservations eatery near the busy Potsdamer Platz, with exposed brick walls painted mint green inside.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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However, third-party devices supporting the AirPlay protocol remain exposed.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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There are many causes for hair loss—pregnancy, medication, stress, tight styling, or just plain genetics, to name a few.—
Danielle Cohen,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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Our Review Only recent Macs with either M4 Pro or M4 Max CPUs support Thunderbolt 5; Macs with plain M4 chips will not.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Another high-profile case linked to Moscow was the uncovered Armin Papperger, the head of the German concern Rheinmetall.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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The profile — and an uncovered logo on the stringing machine in Dubai — suggests a Babolat Pure Aero 98 model, which Alcaraz also wields.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The first night, the characters are menaced by a bald hulk in overalls, wearing a clown mask with the mouth area (including his teeth) smashed in.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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For many Black women, the impulse to shave your head may come and go, but bald cuts are an easy solution—and quick to grow back.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The funnel is wide open, welcoming anyone who wants to experience the thrill and connection of ownership.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The bridge leads to Pigeon Key, a National Historic Landmark and historic community that’s open to visitors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Naked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naked. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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