chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for starkers
Adjective
  • So with that, don’t expect naked dressing to go anywhere anytime soon—Dakota Johnson still has much to say on the matter, with gala and awards seasons very much in motion now.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Wandering among the half naked nymphs and leering wolves and buff mermen poking their lovely wet heads out of glassy forest pools, their eyes dark with wanting to drag her down to oblivion.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Johnson stayed true to the OG milk-bath-nails look, wearing an almost white shade with pinky nude undertones.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Alongside trends that make dark lipstick the star of the look, as is the case with the burgundy lipstick typical of Cherry Cola lips, brown reveals its more nude side through delicate shades such as cafe latte or beige.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Starkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starkers. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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