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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
Agrarian simplicity coincides with basic modern conveniences.
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
And there’s a kind of directness and simplicity, and everything is devoted to the action.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
And while ’80s fashion can easily veer into costume-like territory, the simplicity and effortless cool of Susan’s outfits wouldn’t look out of place today.
—Scarlett Harris, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
The ambiguity, the exaltation and sarcastic self-parody, the gloom alternating with a yearning for simplicity and even for redemption—all of that reflected the split consciousness of Jews who could never belong and turned revenge upon themselves.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
And there’s a kind of directness and simplicity, and everything is devoted to the action.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
And while ’80s fashion can easily veer into costume-like territory, the simplicity and effortless cool of Susan’s outfits wouldn’t look out of place today.
—Scarlett Harris, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
The ambiguity, the exaltation and sarcastic self-parody, the gloom alternating with a yearning for simplicity and even for redemption—all of that reflected the split consciousness of Jews who could never belong and turned revenge upon themselves.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
Noun
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Letters may be edited for length and clarity, and may be published in any medium.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nights To Remember A lot of the magic of the Copa Libertadores comes in the madness of the group stages.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The madness continues today with South Carolina playing Duke and UCLA taking on LSU.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The dominance of a single clan, the Majeerteen, has in part likely helped facilitate this unity.—
Ido Levy,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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Forest would, in theory, need to add more strength and depth to their squad, which might go against Nuno’s historic desire to operate with a small, compact group, where team spirit and unity are easier to preserve.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The court ruled that although Elkins did kill her children, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity, the outlet and NBC10 Philadelphia reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Superior Court Judge Guy P. Ryan ruled last week that Elkins did kill her children, but was not guilty by reason of insanity, the Ashbury Park Press reported.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bernadette Rianne off-the-shoulder taffeta gown $1,135 NET-A-PORTER This voluminous, off-the shoulder taffeta gown is out of a fairytale in the best way, the sweetness and innocence it exudes is most unique.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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He was exonerated after the Missouri Supreme Court found clear and convincing evidence of his innocence.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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The British royal further accessorized her look with a pair of black gloves, which coordinated with her turtleneck, boots and handbag, drawing the entire look together for precise uniformity with a hint of utilitarian sensibility.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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However, while the European Commission is striving for uniformity in cross-border VAT reporting, the fate of existing domestic compliance obligations—such as SAF-T (Standard Audit File for Tax) and real-time reporting—remains unclear.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The show pursues this dream to the point of absurdity, holding out hope for Serena’s absolution long past the point when a reasonable observer would have abandoned it.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2025
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But cuteness adds a touch of whimsical absurdity that further defangs the power hungry.—
Yii-Jan Lin,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shifting ground Economic and supply chain experts note that the sincerity of Trump's tariff rates remains uncertain, with many expecting them to be lowered based on negotiations between the Trump administration and individual countries.—
Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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While men and women exhibit similar frequencies in over-apologizing, the habit can undermine professional authority and dilute the sincerity of genuine apologies.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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