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no-frills

[noh-frilz] / ˈnoʊˌfrɪlz /
ADJECTIVE
basic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elemental essential key main necessary primary primitive underlying vital
STRONG
capital central chief principal radical
WEAK
basal indispensable inherent intrinsic substratal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
auxiliary inessential insignificant minor nonessential secondary unimportant unnecessary
STRONG
extra
WEAK
additional outside peripheral
ADJECTIVE
plain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
austere pure simple stark unvarnished
STRONG
bare clean dry muted restrained spartan vanilla
WEAK
bare-bones discreet modest severe stripped down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indefinite
WEAK
abnormal abstruse ambiguous attractive beautiful complex complicated decorated difficult dressed-up embellished extraordinary formal hidden imperceptible incomprehensible intricate obscure obscured ornate pretty unclear uncommon vague
ADJECTIVE
unembellished
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bare-bones basic plain unadorned undecorated
Antonyms
WEAK
adorned decorated embellished fancy ornate
NOUN
basics
Synonyms
STRONG
ABC's elements essentials foundation nitty-gritty principles rudiments
WEAK
bare bones brass tacks first steps nuts and bolts the three R's
NOUN
nuts and bolts
Synonyms
WEAK
bare bones basic details basics brass tacks essentials fundamentals innards inner workings mechanics nitty-gritty no frills practical details practicalities workings
NOUN
bare-bones
Synonyms
WEAK
basic facts basics core essential elements frame skeleton undercarriage

Example Sentences

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No-frills airlines that lack these perks are built to have lower ticket prices than the major carriers, but rising operating costs have made that difficult to achieve.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2024

No-frills carriers operate a single fleet, fly their aircraft longer each day, and put more seats on every plane.

From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2023

Concept No-frills mantra-based meditation that takes 20 minutes, twice a day, anywhere you are.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2019

No-frills massage boutiques have surged in popularity in some areas thanks to the recession.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2011

No-frills carriers, once just 8% of the U.S. market, now grab about 25% and compete with American on 8 out of every 10 routes the airline flies.

From Time Magazine Archive