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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
Computer Mouse Deals The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 gaming mouse is all about speed and simplicity.
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The decor melds style and simplicity, reflecting the spot’s history.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
So perhaps the clearest difference between the final months of O’Neil and the early months of Pereira has been simplicity.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The simplicity of getting your feet wet with these tools means that most of your time will be spent dealing with a company's security and compliance teams.
—Jeff Catlin, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The decor melds style and simplicity, reflecting the spot’s history.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
So perhaps the clearest difference between the final months of O’Neil and the early months of Pereira has been simplicity.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The simplicity of getting your feet wet with these tools means that most of your time will be spent dealing with a company's security and compliance teams.
—Jeff Catlin, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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This month will be a great time to focus on moving forward with a sense of clarity and peace and aligning with the right people, places, and things by the end of April.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Designed to offer clarity and a rich audio performance, the Knight IEMs are fitted with a dual-magnet, dynamic 10mm driver in each earpiece.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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As Scott stumbles through a chaotic weekend, Neil proves a ride-or-die friend who may be the only sane voice in the madness of wedding season.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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Once again, the film is about the anguish of losing a loved one and the the desire to connect with the dead one more time, the annihilating madness of grief driving a person to unspeakable ends.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2025
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Not just as a rework of a song, but as a creative union between three women who understand that power isn’t always loud—and that unity, especially in a competitive industry, is its own radical act.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Johnson's strong support for Trump echoes that of others in the Republican Party, which has control of both chambers of Congress, who recognize that passing legislation furthering Trump's agenda requires unity when majorities are slim.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Sending yet another one back to City Hall would be the definition of insanity.—
Whitney Tilson,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Alissa pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, but he was found competent to stand trial in 2023 after spending time at a mental hospital.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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The Tates have promised to fight the charges in Britain and Romania, publicly declaring their intent to prove their innocence in both jurisdictions.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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The couple has maintained their innocence and filed appeals seeking a new trial.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
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The decline accelerated in the 20th century, as mass manufacturing favored uniformity and cost-efficiency.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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In the spirit of John 17, where Jesus prayed that His followers would be one so that the world might believe, Protestants pray for unity — not uniformity, but unity in Christ.—
Case Thorp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Delving deep into sublime absurdity, Elster transmuted Bowie into a broad range of peculiar characters.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Mara opted to stay in her lane as a dramatic star to ground the absurdity of the film, including the antics between Robinson and Paul Rudd onscreen.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
19 May 2025
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Chloe is successful, tightly wound and over-calculating to the extent that doubting her sincerity is unavoidable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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The two Iranian sources told CNN that Tehran harbors mounting doubts about US sincerity in talks.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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