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 song is hardly over two minutes long and contains what might be Sondheim’s most earnest and unadorned lyrics, and Woods finds all of its tenderness, beauty, and ache.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
As the movie begins, the camera pans across a series of cheerful row houses with gardens, landing on one that’s identical but for its unadorned severity.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
And trust me, my accidental luggage swap in Paris is proof that unadorned, plain luggage is a big travel mistake.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
And while the cafeteria line is long gone, the burger comes unadorned on a buttered bun with cheese oozing at the edges.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
As the movie begins, the camera pans across a series of cheerful row houses with gardens, landing on one that’s identical but for its unadorned severity.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
And trust me, my accidental luggage swap in Paris is proof that unadorned, plain luggage is a big travel mistake.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
And while the cafeteria line is long gone, the burger comes unadorned on a buttered bun with cheese oozing at the edges.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unadorned
Adjective
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Organize your ideas with the timeless power of the triad—three points are simple, memorable, and impactful.—
Martin Gutmann,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The concept of the Brigade was simple: the members of our community needed to be better prepared for the future.—
Emma Marie Jenkinson,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Just 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt has about 24 g of protein.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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Hockey jersey: on sale for $15.65 Original price: $16.99 A plain hockey jersey, like this one from Amazon, easily fits over your padding and is great for practice or everyday wear.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Now closer to Earth than at any time since late 2022 and until early 2027, the red planet—visible below Jupiter—looks a golden-reddish color to the naked eye.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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While the planets will be bright enough to be seen by the naked eye under clear, dark skies, a pair of binoculars or telescope can help viewers see the pair more clearly.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Her navy silk wool double-breasted coat was nipped at the waist and worn with bare legs and stiletto heels.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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Guests are asked to dangle toys from wands rather than handle cats with their bare hands, and keep from waking any felines sleeping in their circular nooks.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Unadorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadorned. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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