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sans

[sanz, sahn] / sænz, sɑ̃ /
ADJECTIVE
devoid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bare barren lacking vacant
WEAK
bereft deficient denuded destitute free from innocent needed unprovided with void without
Antonyms
STRONGEST
full
WEAK
complete filled
ADJECTIVE
lacking
Synonyms
STRONGEST
flawed inadequate incomplete
STRONG
impaired missing needed needing short
WEAK
can't cut it coming up short defective deprived of minus not hacking it not making it without
Antonyms
WEAK
abundant enough having profuse sufficient

Example Sentences

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Even the straight comedy sets, sans interactive therapy, were shot through with intimate admissions, albeit humorous ones.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

All the menu items, sans tax, total to $30.12.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

Still, you’re making some smart choices sans budgeting.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

Whether you’re perfecting your French omelet technique or just want to enjoy a stack of Saturday morning pancakes sans scrubbing, a quality skillet can make all the difference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

He looked like a very young Teddy Roosevelt, sans moustache, about to lead the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill or go out and track a wildebeest or something.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt