How to Use no-frills in a Sentence

no-frills

adjective
  • 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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