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
When someone is sleeping in an unadorned conventional hammock, a thin layer of fabric is all that separates the underside of their sleeping bag from the chilly night air.
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New Atlas, 3 June 2025
Knapp, who previously has written about quilting and crafts, has a simple, seemingly unadorned style but insights like those pop up frequently.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
Pope Francis’ marble tomb reflects his simple style and fulfills his desire for an unadorned final resting place.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Pope Francis requested his tomb be modest and unadorned.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 3 June 2025
Knapp, who previously has written about quilting and crafts, has a simple, seemingly unadorned style but insights like those pop up frequently.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
Pope Francis’ marble tomb reflects his simple style and fulfills his desire for an unadorned final resting place.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Pope Francis requested his tomb be modest and unadorned.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unadorned
Adjective
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Looking for their environmental DNA in scales, slime or skin cells that living beings shed all the time is a simpler way, Workman said.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The simple solution is wearing regular ballet flats, whether they’re made from leather, satin, or something else.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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But also take your time in crafting the perfect order of its plain pie — simply tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil — or its white pie — with fresh mozzarella, ricotta, butter, garlic, olive oil and basil.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
25 July 2025
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Across social media, we’re told drinking plain water is passe, subpar, and incredibly basic.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The Journal reported that Trump's note featured typewritten text surrounded by the outline of a naked woman, complete with Trump's signature below the woman's waist, which appeared to mimic pubic hair.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Twin Peaks Buy six bone-in naked or breaded wings and get six free with the purchase of a beverage.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Once the penthouse was stripped bare, Baimakhan started on custom interiors for a young local family with three school-age children.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
2 Aug. 2025
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By opting for a pointed almond shape with her dark feminine makeup and brows, the bare nail trend doesn’t feel so squeaky clean.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Unadorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadorned. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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