as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
the completely unadorned clothing favored by members of that religious sect
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Recent Examples of unadorned
There are two net-new black jackets present in the capsule, which is a rarity considering the minimalist, unadorned hue is one Sanoë has typically stayed away from.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The hallway from the elevator was unadorned.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The whole movie feels, if anything too realistic; an unflashy, unadorned terror borne from a real-life virus.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Jarmusch may not be explicitly referencing Carver, though both artists have made an unadorned style their identity.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The hallway from the elevator was unadorned.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The whole movie feels, if anything too realistic; an unflashy, unadorned terror borne from a real-life virus.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Jarmusch may not be explicitly referencing Carver, though both artists have made an unadorned style their identity.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unadorned
Adjective
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This simple design works well once the engine is already moving very fast.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Do this simple test to find out if your soil is ready.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Use plain cabinet doors with simple hardware, add streamlined seating and lights, and keep surfaces clutter-free.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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The future of investing may be expressed in plain English.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All lunar eclipses are completely safe to view with the naked eye at all times.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Indiana might have been the best team in the country during the regular season – and postseason – but even a naked eye could notice Brooks’ absence during UCLA’s 50-point defeat in Bloomington.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the case laid bare a stark divide on the high court.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Unadorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadorned. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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