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starkers

adjective

ˈstär-kərz How to pronounce starkers (audio)
Definition of starkersnext
chiefly British
as in naked
lacking or shed of clothing room service in one London hotel informs its employees to get used to the idea of walking in on guests who are starkers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starkers
  1. naked
  2. nude
Adjective
  • Police said the victim was found fully naked and in an advanced stage of decomposition.
    — Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The yearly edition featured dozens of athletes either naked or semi-nude during an 11-year run that came to an end in 2019.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of naked
Adjective
  • Comedian Tim Dillon went on a fiery rant in defense of actress Sydney Sweeney, who came under fire for a nearly nude advertisement for the sports prediction market company Novig.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The form-fitting design featured two thin shoulder straps that held up a nude leather bust with a sweetheart neckline, embellished with silver grommets.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of nude
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