
Sans
Visual Imagery
Use 'sans' to create a strong visual image showing the absence of something typically present.

He arrived sans shoes, surprising everyone.
Emphasizing Lack
'Sans' often emphasizes the lack of something in a noticeable or significant way.

She played the lead role sans makeup.
French Influence
Remember 'sans' is borrowed from French, suggesting a hint of sophistication or literary style.

The garden party ambiance was sans pretension.
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