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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At the biggest moment of her public career, Harris is evidently able to run a smooth operation, largely devoid of internal drama.
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Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
At its essence, however, this flow state is devoid of self.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Popular on Variety Yet Crystal’s actual performance is utterly devoid of the wry cynicism that defines his screen presence.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
The spa also remains blissfully devoid of the pitter-patter of little feet.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2024
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Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
At its essence, however, this flow state is devoid of self.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Popular on Variety Yet Crystal’s actual performance is utterly devoid of the wry cynicism that defines his screen presence.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
The spa also remains blissfully devoid of the pitter-patter of little feet.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Devoid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoid%20of. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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