as in spartan
providing only the essentials and nothing fancy or luxurious a low-cost, no-frills vacation during which we camped out and cooked our own meals

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Recent Examples of no-frills Meanwhile, larger carriers like Delta, American, United and most recently, Southwest, have been adopting a la carte fees and no-frills ticket options that the budget carriers have long offered. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025 This move comes at major airlines like Southwest have been raising fees and introducing no-frills options, pushing budget-conscious travelers to consider alternatives. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025 Plan to stop at no-frills Soda Brasilito for traditional tico fare, pre- or post visit. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025 Bowens Island Restaurant Charleston, South Carolina For a no-frills dinner with one of the best views in Chucktown, head to this nearly 80-year-old place on the Folly River. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for no-frills

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“No-frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-frills. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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