NO-FRILLS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

no-frills

adjective

ˈnō-ˈfrilz

Definition of no-frills

as in spartan

providing only the essentials and nothing fancy or luxurious a low-cost, no-frills vacation during which we camped out and cooked our own meals

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Recent Examples of no-frills Nokia had long owned the low end of the cellphone market, with its sturdy, no-frills devices suited for that segment. — IEEE Spectrum, 13 July 2026 The blueprint bag boasts a no-frills silhouette that looks great with everything from casual everyday outfits to elevated ensembles. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 July 2026 This stew lets fresh-shucked oysters shine in a simple, no-frills broth. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Some view his dry, extremely no-frills delivery as a meme, but there’s a genuine despondency to his cadence and beat choices that hits home when his flows feel structured. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-frills

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What distinguishes Mayrlife from the more spartan end of the detox resort market is the cooking school.

— Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026
Remember, Slate’s promising something with no screens and crank windows; even Ford’s fairly spartan Maverick pickup has that spec sheet handily beat.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 24 June 2026

Definition of spartan

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In an almost level spot at the foot of the cliff was a gnarled fir that had found a pocket of rich volcanic soil in that austere place.

— Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
Faivre’s utmost goal was changing the villa’s large, austere spaces into welcoming living areas—all while still respecting the building’s original, Brutalist vision.

— Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

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