devoid of
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: not having (something usual or expected) : completely without (something)
He is devoid of (any) ambition.
The landscape seems to be completely devoid of life.
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Advertisement Matthew Stafford’s touchdown pass to receiver Demarcus Robinson ended a game that was devoid of sustained beauty but improved the Rams’ record to 4-4.
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Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
At the biggest moment of her public career, Harris is evidently able to run a smooth operation, largely devoid of internal drama.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
At its essence, however, this flow state is devoid of self.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Popular on Variety Yet Crystal’s actual performance is utterly devoid of the wry cynicism that defines his screen presence.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
At the biggest moment of her public career, Harris is evidently able to run a smooth operation, largely devoid of internal drama.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
At its essence, however, this flow state is devoid of self.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Popular on Variety Yet Crystal’s actual performance is utterly devoid of the wry cynicism that defines his screen presence.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Devoid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoid%20of. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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