stripped-down
Americanadjective
adjective
Example Sentences
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But major airlines, after experimenting with fun, cheap, leisure brands like Delta’s Song and United’s Ted, and folding them, launched stripped-down, basic economy fares.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
But Harrison, sticking to her stripped-down process, nailed the 40-metre match-winner.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
“It’s a totally different vibe from a huge venue. It’s more like a punk rock picnic. You really get to see a stripped-down version of these musicians, and that’s what makes it special.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
And by pivoting away from cinema’s recent penchant for celebrity commentary to face the stripped-down human truth, “Mother Mary” is a reinvention fit for a superstar.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
Where students are most in need of help is where the most stripped-down, deadening material is put in front of them.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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