as in austere
providing only the essentials and nothing fancy or luxurious
accommodations on the windjammer are spartan but clean and comfortable nevertheless
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spartan
Adjective
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The structure is neat and austere; the emotion is not.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025 -
The austere, acidic soils of the region reflect the erosion of the oldest mountains on the Iberian Peninsula, and the continental climate, with hot summers and cold humid winters, contribute to a unique terroir which led to the creation of a Protected Designation of Origin as a Pago.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But with a change as simple as adding a bistro table and chairs, these cozy nooks become inviting oases to use regularly.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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But there's a simple—and so easy-to-remember—method that will make the packing process easy every time: the 5-4-3-2-1 method.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For those on a budget For those who drink coffee all day For espresso lovers Coffee pot alternatives For those on a budget Amazon Basic 5-cup coffee pot: $19.99 (Amazon ) The Amazon Basic five-cup coffee pot is a no-frills, ultra-affordable coffee pot, ideal for the occasional coffee drinker.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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The First Checking from Axos Bank caters to parents seeking a simple, no-frills debit card for their kids aged 13 to 17, while also earning interest.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The film is a sort of buddy comedy, which serves as a stark juxtaposition against the backdrop of dark family history and genocide.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The meetings last week marked the first direct high-level contact between the two sides since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion — and a stark shift in U.S. policy.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Spartan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spartan. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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