as in sparse
including only what is most basic or needed
a bare-bones website a bare-bones wedding ceremony The hotel rooms are bare-bones.
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Recent Examples of bare-bones
One recent creation took the form of a bare-bones animatronic dog that, when activated, seemed to clamber awkwardly forward.
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
In addition, she and her teammates are required to volunteer at the cheer clinics Texas Tech puts on for high school and college students, which helps cover the gaps in the spirit program’s bare-bones budget.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Allegiant, which is one of the most affordable airlines in the United States and one of the best low-cost airlines in North America, is based in Las Vegas and offers bare-bones tickets, charging for everything from carry-on baggage to water on the flight.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Kale; diced onions; olive oil; chile flakes; garlic; and water: Those are the recipe's bare-bones components.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
In addition, she and her teammates are required to volunteer at the cheer clinics Texas Tech puts on for high school and college students, which helps cover the gaps in the spirit program’s bare-bones budget.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Allegiant, which is one of the most affordable airlines in the United States and one of the best low-cost airlines in North America, is based in Las Vegas and offers bare-bones tickets, charging for everything from carry-on baggage to water on the flight.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Kale; diced onions; olive oil; chile flakes; garlic; and water: Those are the recipe's bare-bones components.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bare-bones
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bare-bones
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Technology IPOs have been sparse since late 2021, when inflation and rising interest rates pushed investors out of riskier assets.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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And, once again, the region’s harsh climate and sparse daylight requires design elements that can improve the quality of day-to-day life.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Time will tell if these visions are accurate or just mere early Yuletide hallucinations.Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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But during the show's initial run, Moynahan felt that fans wanted Big and Carrie to get together so badly that her character was seen as a mere obstacle, and her feelings were disregarded.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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David Villar and/or Brett Wisely could figure into the mix until Kim was healthy enough to play short, enabling Chapman to return to third.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Reddit even manages to move the market, as the infamous GameStop short squeeze demonstrated back in 2021.Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some celebrities, like Lorde and Charlize Theron, impressed viewers with minimal reactions to the spiciest chicken.Conor Murray, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Folding into a collective desire for clean, minimal environments, Scandinavian design is commonly associated with light, neutral palettes that create a calm setting.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Bare-bones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bare-bones. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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