How to Use no-frills in a Sentence
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But along the way, the no-frills treat has undergone a full-bore makeover.
— Priya Krishna, New York Times, 20 July 2023 -
Half a dozen of them are lined up in a row facing a wall, as if part of a no-frills gym.
— John Otis, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2023 -
In order to be compact and light, this stroller is a bit no-frills.
— Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 25 July 2023 -
What this bag provides is a slim and no-frills way of getting from point A to point B.
— John Thompson, Men's Health, 14 Mar. 2023 -
Enjoy with a cold glass of milk or a no-frills cup of black coffee.
— Zoe Baillargeon, Bon Appétit, 31 Aug. 2023 -
For under $400, those in need of a no-frills system will get a lot of mileage out of this one.
— Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024 -
Is Roku’s dependable, no-frills box still your go-to in 2024?
— Chris Welch, The Verge, 24 Sep. 2024 -
Fans of the no-frills formula pair it with tretinoin to keep their skin from freaking out as it gets used to the retinoid.
— Devon Abelman, Allure, 10 July 2024 -
The lobster roll, at home in no-frills seafood shacks and the fanciest restaurants.
— Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023 -
Guests can choose to book its private rooms or go no-frills by staying in its dorms.
— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2023 -
Nike’s no-frills design with a grippy waffle tread gets the job done.
— Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2023 -
This model is a great no-frills option for those on a budget.
— Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024 -
Ease-of-use is one of the top benefits of this no-frills electric model by Amana.
— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023 -
For under $100, the no-frills device is sleek and easy to operate.
— Women's Health, 21 Feb. 2023 -
But Take Note: This is a no-frills stroller that lacks storage and struggles over rough terrain.
— Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 27 Sep. 2023 -
So what makes the fried chicken served at a grocery store, no-frills eatery and a couple of high-end restaurants a cluck above the rest?
— South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024 -
The adjoining no-frills, outdoor Shipwreck Bar is a place to while the rest of the afternoon away.
— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 July 2024 -
The no-frills, affordable approach extends to the Wyze app and cloud storage.
— WIRED, 21 Mar. 2023 -
Gypsy Rose Blanchard had a no-frills wedding in prison.
— Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024 -
This no-frills ice cream shop has operated for more than 40 years.
— Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024 -
All the low-maintenance gals out there can sit pretty with a no-frills lob like this one by stylist Ashley Ruiz.
— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023 -
Jeremy Allen White all looked predictably suave in no-frills tuxes.
— Oscar Holland, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024 -
The mixer has six speeds and a no-frills design, perfect for those looking for a basic mixer that won't break the bank.
— Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2023 -
This no-frills, high performance trimmer does one thing and does it well: trims nose hairs without pulling.
— Men's Health, 23 Feb. 2023 -
The operation is pretty no-frills, and Khaled is a natural in front of the camera.
— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2023 -
Here’s a sturdy, no-frills option that’s just over 30% off right now from Amazon Basics.
— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024 -
Egg 'n Things For a no-frills start to your morning, head to Egg ‘n Things, where there’s a little something for everyone.
— Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024 -
Discount chains with no-frills stores are likeliest to fill Bed Bath & Beyond sites.
— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 29 Mar. 2023 -
Because studio chief David Zaslav has lost the belief that a straight, no-frills drama like this can perform at the box office.
— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024 -
This no-frills laptop is built with productivity in mind.
— Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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