How to Use no-frills in a Sentence

no-frills

adjective
  • But along the way, the no-frills treat has undergone a full-bore makeover.
    — Priya Krishna, New York Times, 20 July 2023
  • Half a dozen of them are lined up in a row facing a wall, as if part of a no-frills gym.
    — John Otis, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2023
  • In order to be compact and light, this stroller is a bit no-frills.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 25 July 2023
  • What this bag provides is a slim and no-frills way of getting from point A to point B.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Enjoy with a cold glass of milk or a no-frills cup of black coffee.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Bon Appétit, 31 Aug. 2023
  • For under $400, those in need of a no-frills system will get a lot of mileage out of this one.
    — Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
  • Is Roku’s dependable, no-frills box still your go-to in 2024?
    — Chris Welch, The Verge, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Fans of the no-frills formula pair it with tretinoin to keep their skin from freaking out as it gets used to the retinoid.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 10 July 2024
  • The lobster roll, at home in no-frills seafood shacks and the fanciest restaurants.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023
  • Guests can choose to book its private rooms or go no-frills by staying in its dorms.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2023
  • Nike’s no-frills design with a grippy waffle tread gets the job done.
    — Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2023
  • This no-frills gem is tucked between a dry cleaner and a Subway.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
  • This model is a great no-frills option for those on a budget.
    — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Ease-of-use is one of the top benefits of this no-frills electric model by Amana.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
  • For under $100, the no-frills device is sleek and easy to operate.
    — Women's Health, 21 Feb. 2023
  • In many ways, Hong Kong’s taxi drivers embody the high-stress, no-frills culture of the city’s working class.
    — David Pierson, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • But Take Note: This is a no-frills stroller that lacks storage and struggles over rough terrain.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 27 Sep. 2023
  • So what makes the fried chicken served at a grocery store, no-frills eatery and a couple of high-end restaurants a cluck above the rest?
    — South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The adjoining no-frills, outdoor Shipwreck Bar is a place to while the rest of the afternoon away.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 July 2024
  • The no-frills, affordable approach extends to the Wyze app and cloud storage.
    — WIRED, 21 Mar. 2023
  • For lunch, grab no-frills barbecue and burgers at Sweet Old Bill’s.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Gypsy Rose Blanchard had a no-frills wedding in prison.
    — Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
  • The Night Agent is a no-frills, unpretentious spy thriller that should please anyone who enjoys the genre.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • This no-frills ice cream shop has operated for more than 40 years.
    — Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
  • All the low-maintenance gals out there can sit pretty with a no-frills lob like this one by stylist Ashley Ruiz.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Jeremy Allen White all looked predictably suave in no-frills tuxes.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Come for the no-frills menu, which prides itself on infusing East Coast seafood with West Coast flavors, but stay for the top-tier wine list.
    — Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The mixer has six speeds and a no-frills design, perfect for those looking for a basic mixer that won't break the bank.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2023
  • That is what the earnest, intense, no-frills Jimmy Carter offered, and what much of the country accepted, with hope.
    — James Fallows, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Aldi stores are more no-frills than Winn-Dixie stores and are typically smaller.
    — Dave Berman, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

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