as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
had the feeling that the natives were of a different clay than us and that neither side would ever understand the other
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Recent Examples of clay
Tata Harper's Regenerating Cleanser pairs gentle physical exfoliants with willow bark and pink clay to whisk away dead skin cells, excess oil, and buildup that can make skin look dull.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Octagono Blanco All wines from Octagono spend time buried in artisanal clay amphoras.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 June 2026
In a wide-ranging talk, the pair looked at their early foray into clay figures with children’s TV character Morph, which put the company the map, as well as their experimentation with animation for adults with their dark 1986 short Babylon.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
Washington hawthorn is also very tolerant of most soils, even clay.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Octagono Blanco All wines from Octagono spend time buried in artisanal clay amphoras.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 June 2026
In a wide-ranging talk, the pair looked at their early foray into clay figures with children’s TV character Morph, which put the company the map, as well as their experimentation with animation for adults with their dark 1986 short Babylon.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
Washington hawthorn is also very tolerant of most soils, even clay.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
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An heir to the Levi jeans fortune who lives in Manhattan, Goldman largely self-funded his campaign.
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For him, Hussein’s death was about fighting oppression, yes, but also about putting the common good of the faithful above one’s self.
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The injuries ranged from minor to serious in nature, the highway patrol said in its release.
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The taxing nature of executive roles, coupled with constant travel, high decision volumes, and immense stress, necessitates robust physical capacity.
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All colors are the same price right now and come with free shipping, but note the delivery dates because some will arrive quicker than others.
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The 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will feature 85,000 fireworks shells in 30 colors launched from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Before the match even began, a group of fans lined up for line dancing, setting a patriotic tone for the afternoon at downtown Miami's FIFA Fan Fest.
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But a director hired to helm a pilot, as James Burrows, who died Friday at 85, was again and again — almost as a lucky charm — helps set the tone for the series.
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.
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During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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