no-frills
Example Sentences
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“Anecdotally, people are kind of bored by the clean, no-frills makeup look” and are into more creative, bolder looks as a means of self-expression, she said.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026
Southwest long touted its no-frills flying model and more democratized approach to seating, while poking at rivals that charged for checked bags and upgrades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
In 1977, a swashbuckling British entrepreneur named Freddy Laker launched the Skytrain, a no-frills, low-fare flight between London and New York.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
The change represents a significant shift for Southwest’s brand, which has been known as a no-frills, easygoing option compared to competing airlines.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026
I could see him now, hobbling to the bodega to get me some random, no-frills girlie diapers because that’s the kind he can afford.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
