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Definition of nudenext

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noun

as in nudity
the state of having no clothes on one's body the artist painted some models in the nude

Synonyms & Similar Words

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How does the adjective nude differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of nude are bald, bare, barren, and naked. While all these words mean "deprived of naturally or conventionally appropriate covering," nude applies especially to the unclothed human figure.

a nude model posing for art students

In what contexts can bald take the place of nude?

While in some cases nearly identical to nude, bald implies actual or seeming absence of natural covering and may suggest a conspicuous bareness.

a bald mountain peak

When is bare a more appropriate choice than nude?

While the synonyms bare and nude are close in meaning, bare implies the removal of what is additional, superfluous, ornamental, or dispensable.

an apartment with bare walls

When can barren be used instead of nude?

The meanings of barren and nude largely overlap; however, barren often suggests aridity or impoverishment or sterility.

barren plains

When would naked be a good substitute for nude?

The synonyms naked and nude are sometimes interchangeable, but naked suggests absence of protective or ornamental covering but may imply a state of nature, of destitution, or of defenselessness.

poor half-naked children

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of nude
Adjective
Miguel Castro Freitas also recreated the silhouette in his debut spring 2026 collection for the brand, then in a nude fabric embroidered with metallic stars. Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026 Additional Blink camera footage provided by residents similarly shows the suspect partially clothed or nude in common hallways, the sheriff's office said. Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Noun
The show opened with a transparent silk mousseline suit in a tender color palette of nudes and pinks. Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026 Ofcom has launched an investigation into X over reports that the social media platform’s AI chatbot Grok is generating deepfake nudes of people without their consent, as well as sexualised images of children. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nude
Adjective
  • The model posed in her own 2026 version of Carrie Bradshaw’s naked dress, which featured the same scoop neckline, thigh-grazing length, and minimalist spaghetti straps that the Sex and the City heroine memorably wore for her first date with Big.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Her body wasn’t found for more than two weeks when fishermen discovered a naked woman in the river 4 miles downstream from where she was last seen.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In the only in-depth interview she’s ever given, Censori is finally speaking—about all that nudity, about her childhood and her early career, about her husband’s mental health and apparent antisemitism, and about who, exactly, is in control of her life.
    Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The modern Western culture around nudity really teaches you shame about something that is so human and natural and innocent.
    Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026

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“Nude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nude. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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