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
The burger joint prides itself on its no-frills menu featuring cheese curds, craft sodas and Happiness Meals for the kiddos.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Beeline to Park's BBQ, a no-frills restaurant in a strip mall, for top-notch Korean barbecue that draws locals and celebrities alike.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Captain Jim’s Seafood Market & Restaurant The no-frills North Miami spot known for fresh yellowtail, hogfish and dollar oyster nights closed June 21 after 30 years.
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Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
This no-frills spot fills up with locals and tourists alike.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for no-frills
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Beeline to Park's BBQ, a no-frills restaurant in a strip mall, for top-notch Korean barbecue that draws locals and celebrities alike.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Captain Jim’s Seafood Market & Restaurant The no-frills North Miami spot known for fresh yellowtail, hogfish and dollar oyster nights closed June 21 after 30 years.
—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
This no-frills spot fills up with locals and tourists alike.
—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for no-frills
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-frills
Adjective
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Remember, Slate’s promising something with no screens and crank windows; even Ford’s fairly spartan Maverick pickup has that spec sheet handily beat.
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Was Kenzaburo Oe, for example, subjected to the same spartan toilet seat?
Adjective
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
Adjective
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For a president enamored with the gilded and the grand, the exterior of this fair is surprisingly austere.
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Untethered from the austere restrictions of the flat cap, the trade activity felt freer and more creative.
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“No-frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-frills. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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