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
The site strikes an almost classical balance between unadorned physical material and graceful interpretation.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 8 July 2024
His Tiny Desk set is similarly unadorned, with little else to take in other than his songs.
—Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
The film is both masterfully unadorned and wholly original, steering forward confidently under Khandari’s guidance.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
What to Consider The exterior is completely unadorned, which may be a pro for some and a con for others.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 8 July 2024
His Tiny Desk set is similarly unadorned, with little else to take in other than his songs.
—Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
The film is both masterfully unadorned and wholly original, steering forward confidently under Khandari’s guidance.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
What to Consider The exterior is completely unadorned, which may be a pro for some and a con for others.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unadorned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unadorned
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Most antimatter particles created in particle accelerators have been fairly simple: anti-protons, positrons, anti-tritium and anti-helium — that sort of thing.Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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This small French bakery serves up simple but flawlessly executed French bread, and the jambon beurre sandwich here, served with a thick slathering of butter, grainy mustard and ham on a crusty baguette, reigns as my favorite sandwich of the year.Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Headbands Do Blair Waldorf or Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy proud with a sparkly or plain headband that sweeps hair back with ease.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Now, that comes with the caveat that everyone has different dietary needs, budgets, and plain old preferences.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some people spotted the shimmering colors with the naked eye, while others caught the glow with their cameras.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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The planet can be found between the nearly full moon and a reddish-orange star called Aldebaran, which shines brightest in the Taurus constellation and can be seen with the naked eye.Denise Chow, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Despite a clear business case for social impact, very few corporations have gone beyond trying to get noticed for doing the bare minimum.Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The ship has seven bars, including my favorite spot, Marina Terrace, and the pool bars of the Beach House and Mistral, where the uniform is swimmers and bare feet.Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Unadorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadorned. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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