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stripped-down

American  
[stript-doun] / ˈstrɪptˈdaʊn /

adjective

  1. having only essential features; lacking any special appointments or accessories.

stripped-down British  

adjective

  1. reduced to the bare essentials; spare

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Example Sentences

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Bieber gave an early performance during the 68th Grammy Awards with a stripped-down rendition of his Grammy-nominated song “Yukon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

In October, Tesla released cheaper, stripped-down versions of its popular Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV to try to spur demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

But in many ways, it’s something better, offering proof positive that Springsteen’s stripped-down version of “Nebraska” was the right artistic choice.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2025

But perhaps a bigger factor was the release of Deep Seek’s stripped-down AI model in January, which raised the prospect of an AI future with far less power demand than investors had thought.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

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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