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Sans

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Visual Imagery

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

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He arrived sans shoes, surprising everyone.
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Emphasizing Lack

'Sans' often emphasizes the lack of something in a noticeable or significant way.

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She played the lead role sans makeup.
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French Influence

Remember 'sans' is borrowed from French, suggesting a hint of sophistication or literary style.

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The garden party ambiance was sans pretension.
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