barest
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superlativeof bare.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
bareadjectivewithout covering or clothing; naked; nude.
Example Sentences
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If this familiar-looking advice seems like the barest minimum in modern cybersecurity hygiene, that’s because it is.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
Pearl diving often relied on the barest necessities: a noseclip, leather finger covers and a basket to gather oysters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Greenspan exhibited a deft touch with financial markets, saying the barest minimum in his statements but seemingly always conveying what traders wanted to hear.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
This locks in the legitimacy of its Christmas entertainment designation by the barest of definition.
From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2024
It took the barest second, the softest brush of Nina’s fingertips.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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