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 first time, she was found roaming naked near downtown L.A. and placed on a psychiatric hold.
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
The festival was one step toward checking two things off her bucket list: skiing 100 days in one season and doing a naked lap.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
In Caruso, voters saw a former Republican, and an antiabortion one at that, who had switched his party affiliation for naked political expediency.
—Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Although eclipse glasses were essential to see any other part of the eclipse, totality was strictly a naked eyesight.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
The festival was one step toward checking two things off her bucket list: skiing 100 days in one season and doing a naked lap.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
In Caruso, voters saw a former Republican, and an antiabortion one at that, who had switched his party affiliation for naked political expediency.
—Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Although eclipse glasses were essential to see any other part of the eclipse, totality was strictly a naked eyesight.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naked
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Her badly bruised, nude body was found in the bathtub, officials said.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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An eye-catching 45-foot-tall metal sculpture of a nude woman is drawing a stream of visitors in San Francisco.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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This alignment can ensure that business areas of greater risk receive the proper share of security funds, rather than sufficing the bare minimum required.—
Siranjeevi Dheenadhayalan,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The formula’s lightweight feel layers well with or without lip products—wear on bare lips or atop lipstick.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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Will people be more open and accept that a simple, inexpensive date isn’t the sign of low effort but rather a reflection of the economy none of us asked for?—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its second life on streaming has guided new viewers to the simple charms of one of the best mystery shows of all time.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Top stock picks With oil prices under pressure, UBS sees independent exploration and production firms and the oilfield services companies as the most exposed.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2025
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And, while the ball was mid-air, Zwolle’s attackers were to sprint to the penalty area to meet it on the way down and, ideally, stick it past an exposed goalkeeper.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Industry experts say some of the reasons are plain to see: Reports of detentions and deportations, including the weekslong lockup of European tourists, have sowed fears of bad experiences at the border.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Amazon also has this plain pair without any blooms, although it’s still made with embroidery.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The profile — and an uncovered logo on the stringing machine in Dubai — suggests a Babolat Pure Aero 98 model, which Alcaraz also wields.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Celestial Park, with its wide stretches of concrete pathways, and Isle of Berk, with its meandering walkways and uncovered queues, were both particularly hot under the blazing Florida sun.—
Adrian Ruhi,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The first night, the characters are menaced by a bald hulk in overalls, wearing a clown mask with the mouth area (including his teeth) smashed in.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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For many Black women, the impulse to shave your head may come and go, but bald cuts are an easy solution—and quick to grow back.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The funnel is wide open, welcoming anyone who wants to experience the thrill and connection of ownership.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The bridge leads to Pigeon Key, a National Historic Landmark and historic community that’s open to visitors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Naked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naked. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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