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as in nude
lacking or shed of clothing
had recurrent nightmares about being naked in public
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2
as in bare
lacking a usual or natural covering
the winter trees now look so naked without their colorful fall foliage
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as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
a naked room waiting for an interior decorator's inspired touch
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Recent Examples of naked
The vibes are confusing, the itinerary is unclear, and Drew—ever the queen of chaos—jokes that naked bears might be involved.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 May 2025
Look no further than Kendall Jenner's butter milkmaid dress at Coachella or the naked dressing ban at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival (which came shortly after reactions to various revealing looks at the Met Gala earlier this month).
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 May 2025
There were a number of journalists, cameramen and photographers positioned on a road as a naked nine-year-old girl named Phan Thi Kim Phuc fled the attack with others.
—Allen Salkin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Yet Pade puts her own distinctive spin on Manet’s image by replacing the clothed soldiers with naked anonymous figures shooting at an unclothed figure as a woman stands on the right, lost in thought.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 May 2025
Look no further than Kendall Jenner's butter milkmaid dress at Coachella or the naked dressing ban at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival (which came shortly after reactions to various revealing looks at the Met Gala earlier this month).
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 May 2025
There were a number of journalists, cameramen and photographers positioned on a road as a naked nine-year-old girl named Phan Thi Kim Phuc fled the attack with others.
—Allen Salkin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Yet Pade puts her own distinctive spin on Manet’s image by replacing the clothed soldiers with naked anonymous figures shooting at an unclothed figure as a woman stands on the right, lost in thought.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naked
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Alia Bhatt brought cultural sophistication in a bespoke sari where nude tones shimmered with sequin embroidery.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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As part of her contract, the lawsuit maintains, Hunt negotiated a mandatory intimacy coordinator on all nude or intimate scenes, which, as her stunt double, would apply to LaBella as well.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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At Keep Memory Alive’s The Power of Love Gala in February, the author told PEOPLE that the rest of her children were all buzzing about seeing their sibling bare it all on screen.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Name: Itea virginica Size: 2-6 feet tall, 4-6 feet wide Zones: 5-9 19 of 20 Winterberry A slow-growing, deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub, winterberry is a show-stopper in winter when female plants produce an abundance of showy berries on their bare branches.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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White is easy, simple, and many times, the best choice for a clean slate.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Serving clients around the globe, ACE operates with a simple but powerful mission: to help individuals and companies navigate aircraft transactions with confidence, clarity, and efficiency.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The president’s embrace of Moscow and corresponding pivot away from Europe is pushing the continent to become more independent and leaving its people far more exposed.—
DMYTRO KULEBA,
Foreign Affairs,
30 May 2025
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The ensemble featured a strapless, sculpted black corset top with an exposed zipper.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Its impact on the modern environment is made plain when the geologist protagonist must flee terrible wildfires there.—
Diana Arterian
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Spectators perceive tennis outfits as plain, boring, rigid or limited to a specific silhouette.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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But the third realm, the uncovered world of technology, is rising.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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One pitch later, Savannah Pola dropped down a bunt and, spotting an uncovered second base, the speedy second baseman turned it into a heads-up double.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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Aguilera was described by police as a Latino man standing 5-foot-11, weighing 190 pounds, with brown eyes and a bald head.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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In some cases, autoimmune disorders like alopecia areata can trick your immune system into attacking healthy body tissue, leading to patchy bald spots.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
23 May 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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“Naked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naked. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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