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
And if the idea of minimalist furniture brings to mind uncomfortable, bare-bones seating, think again.
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Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
And their unprecedented early departure leaves behind a bare-bones staff to look after the outpost.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
From high-fashion runways to interior decor showrooms, the minimalism trend touched every corner of the design world, with creatives finding new ways to cut off the excess and focus on shape, quality, and bare-bones beauty.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Some of the first, most bare-bones recipes simply called for rum, lime juice, sugar, and water.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
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Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
And their unprecedented early departure leaves behind a bare-bones staff to look after the outpost.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
From high-fashion runways to interior decor showrooms, the minimalism trend touched every corner of the design world, with creatives finding new ways to cut off the excess and focus on shape, quality, and bare-bones beauty.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Some of the first, most bare-bones recipes simply called for rum, lime juice, sugar, and water.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bare-bones
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bare-bones
Adjective
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How to Prune String of Hearts String of hearts tends to grow long and sparse, with most of the fullness gradually drifting away from the pot, says Rachael Kemery, founder of Rising Iris Farm.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Details are still sparse, but the governor insists a public option would save money for residents and the state.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Much like Hawkins and Nolte, the mere presence of Leigh increases the quality of any movie by 33 percent.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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Beyond mere biology or even emotions, some philosophers and psychologists contend that love is also a practice.—
Tucker J. Gregor,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Then, in the short track speedskating mixed team relay B final, Julie Letai suffered her own mishap, slipping and crashing into the padding.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes just a couple of hours with someone, or several short meetings, can really get someone moving in a different way.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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It was implemented to address attorney deserts, lack of training and poor compensation for attorneys and minimal support for clients.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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As a result, their students experienced minimal learning loss and fewer social-emotional setbacks; public school students saw devastating declines in achievement and well-being.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Bare-bones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bare-bones. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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