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
The bare-bones stores usually offer only the most basic services, which has allowed the company to expand rapidly at a lower cost.
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Keep to a bare-bones look — as with Alaïa’s second-skin tube top and balloon-waist jeans.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Are there enough people who want a bare-bones DIY electric trucklet to the tune of 150,000 units a year?
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
In late April, Indiana's Republican supermajority approved a bare-bones state budget that included a last-minute measure to strip $7.4 million from Indiana Public Broadcasting.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 25 June 2025
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Keep to a bare-bones look — as with Alaïa’s second-skin tube top and balloon-waist jeans.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Are there enough people who want a bare-bones DIY electric trucklet to the tune of 150,000 units a year?
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
In late April, Indiana's Republican supermajority approved a bare-bones state budget that included a last-minute measure to strip $7.4 million from Indiana Public Broadcasting.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bare-bones
Adjective
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Berrios, Cracraft and Dubose were sparse contributors last season because of injuries and the fact Malik Washington emerged as Miami’s slot receiver and primary returner.—
Omar Kelly
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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At a tournament where much of the focus has been on sparse attendances, Madrid have got bigger crowds than anyone, drawing an average of 67,247.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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This is not mere speculation; it is based on empirical evidence.—
Chris Talgo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Just a mere 90 feet away sat the tying run and a chance to shift momentum.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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For beginners, Bravo recommends starting with short sessions and using a handle for support while your body adapts.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Nestled in the forest and just a short buggy ride from the main grounds, the one-bedroom Villa Pentágonos is the hotel's crown jewel—a retreat where nature and creature comforts coexist.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Catchers are always in short supply at the trade deadline, and the bar for a passable veteran backup might be low enough for Vázquez to clear, but the return will be minimal at best.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Kohl's believes these tariffs will have minimal impact on their financial performance.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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“Bare-bones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bare-bones. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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