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as in plainness
the quality or state of having a form or structure of few parts or elements
the machine was designed with a simplicity that should ensure ease of use by almost anyone
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as in clarity
clearness of expression
the simplicity of this poem is beautiful
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as in madness
lack of good sense or judgment
the stupefying simplicity of the generals who thought that war would be over in a month
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as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
answered the judge's questions with childlike simplicity
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Recent Examples of simplicity
But, as with most aspects of Frost’s persona, his simplicity was a pose, an act, one that concealed its opposite.
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Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Krieger said users should be able to turn the hybrid option on or off for simplicity.
—Kate Rooney, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
The feats of flying are thrilling enough, but the show’s best special effects have a beautiful simplicity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Initially, the app focused on simplicity, offering basic filters and a chronological feed.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Krieger said users should be able to turn the hybrid option on or off for simplicity.
—Kate Rooney, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
The feats of flying are thrilling enough, but the show’s best special effects have a beautiful simplicity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Initially, the app focused on simplicity, offering basic filters and a chronological feed.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
Noun
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Fox News' Bartiromo asked the president whether the uncertainty over tariffs — which many economist say is causing stocks to slump — will continue or if there will be clarity for businesses.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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Our conversation has been edited for length and clarity.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The peaceful scene of pandas resting in a meadow is quickly disturbed by Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Sebastian Hansen hurtling to the ground at full speed with a bucket of video-game accurate water, and from there, all kinds of madness ensues.—
Billie Melissa,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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And when her brother-in-law, Stanley (Marlon Brando), rapes her, her descent into madness was made all the more vivid and believable by Leigh's precise depiction of vulnerability and instability.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even more unity, even more willingness to cooperate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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That was back when gestures of bipartisanship and appeals to national unity were still in the mix on the night the president comes before Congress to hold forth on the state of the union.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The definition of insanity is doing the same thing, expecting different results.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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In 2013, Tyree Smith was found not guilty by reason of insanity in relation to the 2012 killing of Angel Gonzalez, whose body was discovered after he was hacked to death in a vacant apartment in Bridgeport, per NPR.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Sosa had previously claimed his innocence when asked about using PEDs, and had been estranged from his former franchise since his 2007 retirement.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Their attorneys have maintained the brothers’ innocence.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Jordan Feed Mill has recently won a certificate from the Ralston Purina Company for the accuracy and uniformity of its custom grinding service.—
Bernice Hoffman,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The collection put a spin on Prada’s traditional uniformity.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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An opening scene lays out the grotesque absurdity of the situation, as office manager Joy (Christiane Paul) delineates between culinary content and animal abuse in a meeting.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
9 Mar. 2025
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The recent launch of Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed $TRUMP meme coin, which appeared to be an attempt to capitalize on his second inauguration, only reinforced the absurdity of this trend.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Dozens of people shared the post, and most of the public shares showed critical commentary that questioned Hill’s sincerity.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2025
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Based on Michael Bond’s books, the original movie and especially the sequel stand out for their appeal to all ages — from the children toward whom they’re geared to the abundance of adults who relish their sincerity, humanity and flair.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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