plain
Example Sentences
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Rather, she takes a plain white bag and decorates it to the max — an “Easter basket of sorts,” as she describes the final product.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
‘Regardless of whether or not the move is legal, it is certainly disgraceful, despicable, reprehensible, loathsome, outrageous and just plain truly pathetic,’ writes an L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
With the right balance of water and solvent, a plain surface can transform into a vibrant array of patterns.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
Tudor's brusque, plain speaking style got no more out of the Spurs squad than Frank's more empathetic approach.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
A fancy-dancy butterfly starts out in a plain little cocoon.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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