devoid of
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: not having (something usual or expected) : completely without (something)
He is devoid of (any) ambition.
The landscape seems to be completely devoid of life.
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The villagers followed a traditional diet devoid of antibiotics and other medications.
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Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The random, sudden change-ups make Muncie’s investigation, often in partnership with a friendly FBI agent (John Ortiz), feel devoid of stakes.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
With six games left, including division matchups against the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks, the Rams are in postseason contention thanks in part to a division devoid of a dominant team.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
But that likely doesn’t mean the season will be devoid of storylines, with the show also set to have guest appearances from Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly, alongside Camille Grammar, Faye Resnick and interior designer Martyn Bullardso.
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Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The random, sudden change-ups make Muncie’s investigation, often in partnership with a friendly FBI agent (John Ortiz), feel devoid of stakes.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
With six games left, including division matchups against the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks, the Rams are in postseason contention thanks in part to a division devoid of a dominant team.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
But that likely doesn’t mean the season will be devoid of storylines, with the show also set to have guest appearances from Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly, alongside Camille Grammar, Faye Resnick and interior designer Martyn Bullardso.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Devoid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoid%20of. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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