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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
That’s funny enough, but then every other vehicle that appears onstage, from a bicycle to a bus, has the same amusing theatrical simplicity.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Progress that feels organic but entirely intentional has built an escape that blends beach-town simplicity, a growing brewery scene, and proximity to untamed nature.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Our expert, Victoria Song, rated it Excellent in her review for its balance of power and simplicity, calling it a standout for hands-off cleaning.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
While Democrats often struggle to articulate a unified, compelling message, Trump’s simplicity proves consistently powerful, especially among working-class voters feeling disenfranchised by traditional political messaging.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Progress that feels organic but entirely intentional has built an escape that blends beach-town simplicity, a growing brewery scene, and proximity to untamed nature.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Our expert, Victoria Song, rated it Excellent in her review for its balance of power and simplicity, calling it a standout for hands-off cleaning.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
While Democrats often struggle to articulate a unified, compelling message, Trump’s simplicity proves consistently powerful, especially among working-class voters feeling disenfranchised by traditional political messaging.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
Noun
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Mid-season madness has officially started for the Colorado Rapids, less than a week before the MLS secondary transfer window opens.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
19 July 2025
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Will the young girl in Horas Extras succumb to total madness?—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
17 July 2025
Noun
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This call for unity follows a divisive 2022 GOP primary, which some believe hampered the eventual nominee's chances in the general election.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The East held principles including unity, creativity, cooperative economics, and the belief in community-building, which are part of the Nguzo Saba.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Way was nothing short of a force of nature in the role, bringing a mix of mania, terror and insanity to a character that felt straight out of the comic books he’s written.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
21 July 2025
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Kraepelin hoped that schizophrenia would eventually reveal itself to be a disease like neurosyphilis, which was then responsible for a large portion of the cases of insanity in psychiatry wards.—
Rachel Aviv,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Noun
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After maintaining his innocence for more than two years, on July 2, Kohberger admitted to the quadruple killings in court and pleaded guilty to all counts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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In response to the findings, Wallace issued a statement expressing regret while maintaining his innocence on the most serious allegations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Noun
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This is how businesses accidentally train themselves into uniformity.—
Jēnna Reese,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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With searing brightness, near-flawless black levels, impeccable screen uniformity, razor-sharp detail, and outstanding clarity, this TV excels in every category.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Amid the absurdity, the women slowly chip away at each other’s defences – finding unexpected friendship, meaning, and a strange kind of freedom.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Understandably, a fury arose over this absurdity, but turns out there is a reason behind it all.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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On the contrary, there’s a kind of sincerity to his reverence for beauty, for the erotic as art.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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So the director builds our modern discomfort with sincerity into his interpretation—an approach that meshes with the film’s sunny politics, which are loudly obvious from the jump.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
8 July 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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