1
as in nude
lacking or shed of clothing
had recurrent nightmares about being naked in public
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2
as in bare
lacking a usual or natural covering
the winter trees now look so naked without their colorful fall foliage
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3
as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
a naked room waiting for an interior decorator's inspired touch
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Recent Examples of naked
The vibes are confusing, the itinerary is unclear, and Drew—ever the queen of chaos—jokes that naked bears might be involved.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 May 2025
Look no further than Kendall Jenner's butter milkmaid dress at Coachella or the naked dressing ban at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival (which came shortly after reactions to various revealing looks at the Met Gala earlier this month).
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 May 2025
There were a number of journalists, cameramen and photographers positioned on a road as a naked nine-year-old girl named Phan Thi Kim Phuc fled the attack with others.
—Allen Salkin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Yet Pade puts her own distinctive spin on Manet’s image by replacing the clothed soldiers with naked anonymous figures shooting at an unclothed figure as a woman stands on the right, lost in thought.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 May 2025
Look no further than Kendall Jenner's butter milkmaid dress at Coachella or the naked dressing ban at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival (which came shortly after reactions to various revealing looks at the Met Gala earlier this month).
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 May 2025
There were a number of journalists, cameramen and photographers positioned on a road as a naked nine-year-old girl named Phan Thi Kim Phuc fled the attack with others.
—Allen Salkin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Yet Pade puts her own distinctive spin on Manet’s image by replacing the clothed soldiers with naked anonymous figures shooting at an unclothed figure as a woman stands on the right, lost in thought.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naked
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Alia Bhatt brought cultural sophistication in a bespoke sari where nude tones shimmered with sequin embroidery.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Santo My Palo can best be described as an otherworldly nude shade with multicolored glittery flecks suspended in the gel that reflect light for a mega-watt sparkle.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Rickson stages both plays with elegant restraint, arranging just a few bits of furniture in front of a bare brick wall.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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Worn with otherwise fresh and dewy no-makeup makeup, the effect is so summery; the lashes and bare skin feel like a pool day in makeup form.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
21 May 2025
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Trevon Williams, who did not escape from the New Orleans jail, was charged with 10 counts of being a principal to simple escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on May 23.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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As artificial intelligence models grow increasingly sophisticated, their capabilities extend far beyond simple task execution.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The exposed brick walls are freshly painted ecru, and new oversize picture windows splash sunlight onto the furniture, like a 1950s coffee table with fanciful Jacques Blin tiles on top and some inevitable scuffs on its wood legs ($8,200).—
Craig Kellogg Ashok Sinha,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Beneath her blazer, the Princess of Wales styled a light blue, button-up collared shirt with exposed cuffs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The plain version of the chips got a high score, while the other, with a tequila lime flavoring, scored poorly.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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To critics, the obvious answer would be ego, stubbornness or just plain stupidity.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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One pitch later, Savannah Pola dropped down a bunt and, spotting an uncovered second base, the speedy second baseman turned it into a heads-up double.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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For a charcoal grill, grill corn on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 16 minutes or just until tender, turning frequently.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Officers spoke to a witness who said a bald Asian male got out of the driver’s seat and that his face and legs were bleeding.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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As a result of the attacks, several bald men were left bloodied and injured, the outlets reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Regularly inspect your property for gaps, cracks or open vents − areas that bees can squeeze into, Thompson said.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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But creating an open, positive line of communication is also invaluable, adds Kahn.—
Lydia Wang,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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“Naked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naked. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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