as in sparse
including only what is most basic or needed
a bare-bones website a bare-bones wedding ceremony The hotel rooms are bare-bones.
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Recent Examples of bare-bones
One recent creation took the form of a bare-bones animatronic dog that, when activated, seemed to clamber awkwardly forward.
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
In addition, she and her teammates are required to volunteer at the cheer clinics Texas Tech puts on for high school and college students, which helps cover the gaps in the spirit program’s bare-bones budget.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Allegiant, which is one of the most affordable airlines in the United States and one of the best low-cost airlines in North America, is based in Las Vegas and offers bare-bones tickets, charging for everything from carry-on baggage to water on the flight.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Kale; diced onions; olive oil; chile flakes; garlic; and water: Those are the recipe's bare-bones components.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
In addition, she and her teammates are required to volunteer at the cheer clinics Texas Tech puts on for high school and college students, which helps cover the gaps in the spirit program’s bare-bones budget.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Allegiant, which is one of the most affordable airlines in the United States and one of the best low-cost airlines in North America, is based in Las Vegas and offers bare-bones tickets, charging for everything from carry-on baggage to water on the flight.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Kale; diced onions; olive oil; chile flakes; garlic; and water: Those are the recipe's bare-bones components.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bare-bones
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And, once again, the region’s harsh climate and sparse daylight requires design elements that can improve the quality of day-to-day life.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Technology IPOs have been sparse since late 2021, when inflation and rising interest rates pushed investors out of riskier assets.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Belichick has denied it, but even the mere idea was a vivid example of what made Belichick such a powerful figure in football, and what made teams now reluctant to cede so much control to him.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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This highlights a problem that goes beyond mere property loss.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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And then there's North Beach, a secluded, scenic 1,000-foot stretch along the Caribbean just a short walk from the main resort area.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Most canines can go on walks if the temperature doesn't fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but those with shorter coats will be more sensitive, according to the website Dogster.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park has minimal light pollution and is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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But consumers feel less wealthy due to falling property prices and minimal social welfare.Reuters, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Bare-bones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bare-bones. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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