as in austere
providing only the essentials and nothing fancy or luxurious
accommodations on the windjammer are spartan but clean and comfortable nevertheless
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spartan
Adjective
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The structure is neat and austere; the emotion is not.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025 -
The austere, acidic soils of the region reflect the erosion of the oldest mountains on the Iberian Peninsula, and the continental climate, with hot summers and cold humid winters, contribute to a unique terroir which led to the creation of a Protected Designation of Origin as a Pago.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But with a change as simple as adding a bistro table and chairs, these cozy nooks become inviting oases to use regularly.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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Prioritizing fitness amid a busy travel schedule, the former Radio City Rockette and The Talk host says her outlook is simple.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The chains are quite different: Winn-Dixie is a full-service traditional supermarket, while Aldi has a no-frills approach and less selection.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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This is a no-frills environment with a menu to match.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The film is a sort of buddy comedy, which serves as a stark juxtaposition against the backdrop of dark family history and genocide.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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While widely rejected by the establishment, the AfD and its policies, including its stark anti-immigration stance and demonization of pro-Palestinian activists, seem to have had a profound impact on Germany’s other leading parties.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Spartan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spartan. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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