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as in nude
lacking or shed of clothing
had recurrent nightmares about being naked in public
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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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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
All of that stuff is very much in play in what’s recognizably on-brand Steppenwolf acting, typified by go-for-broke intensity, naked in more ways than one, from Coon and Smallwood, especially.
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The culminating episode, as the mob smashes and ransacks a hospital and terrorizes its patients, ultimately reveals a frail elderly man, standing naked and alone in an empty bathtub as the assailants approach.
—John Penner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Newsom is apparently betting that the next presidential election will be fought based on good vibes and naked aggression.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Lily Allen is swapping out last year’s red carpet naked dressing streak in favor of barely-there swimwear.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
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The nude mesh dress was strategically embroidered with pale pink flowers and sage green leaves, which bloomed over her body and around the hemline.—
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The dress featured brown brocade detailing over nude mesh fabric and a tulle mermaid-style lower skirt.—
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But the case laid bare a stark divide on the high court.—
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
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This simple taupe geometric style peel-and-stick wallpaper is affordable, easy to apply, and looks gorgeous without being too bold or loud.—
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The simple addition of zipper detailing adds a preppy energy to the top.—
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During that intrusion, the attacker discovered an exposed API that could be used to access customer information linked to 700Credit's dealership clients.—
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America is entering 2026 with a health system that is more politically exposed, more unequal, and more unstable than at any time in recent memory.—
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Look for urea-free fertilizer that helps the plant absorb nitrogen more efficiently, and make sure to flush out the potting medium with plain water each month to prevent salt buildup that can harm the roots.—
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The goats prefer their trees plain.—
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Keep in mind that a covered pot boils faster than an uncovered one.—
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Start with uncovered cups, then increase difficulty by baiting only some cups to encourage scent work.—
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The Oscar statuette is no longer the most important tiny bald person in my life.—
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For her role as a mysterious CEO in dark comedy Bugonia, Emma Stone skipped the traditional bald cap and actually shaved her head (as well as director Yorgos Lanthimos’s).—
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Along with the restaurants, the building’s street-level retail offers a variety of fashion, wellness and lifestyle brands that are already open, including the James + Joy children’s boutique and Queen & Cotton clothing shop.—
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Doctors and medical practices who wanted to avoid the hassle and headaches of dealing with insurers, or who wanted to be able to treat uninsured patients, were sometimes open to unorthodox payment methods.—
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“Naked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naked. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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