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
Mezcal Experiences Rooted in Indigenous practices dating back 400 years, mezcal was first distilled by Zapotec and Mixtec communities using clay stills and underground ovens.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
The library’s free event included making clay diya that was then painted or decorated with embellishments and could hold a candle.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Malinche’s walls, save for one made of red brick, are splattered with a mixture of adobe, clay and hay, and the ceiling is covered with panels of brown curtains hanging at different heights.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
—Deepa Bharath, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
The library’s free event included making clay diya that was then painted or decorated with embellishments and could hold a candle.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Malinche’s walls, save for one made of red brick, are splattered with a mixture of adobe, clay and hay, and the ceiling is covered with panels of brown curtains hanging at different heights.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
—Deepa Bharath, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
Noun
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TextEdit now functions as my to-do-list app, my e-mail drafting window, my personal calendar, and my stash of notes to self, which act like digital Post-its.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
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Prometheus is the unshackled man who shouldn’t worry about consent or consequence, the very vision of the self-justifying right-wing idiot.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Barrymore complimented the nuanced nature of the show's exploration of the troubled teen industry.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Its artistic yet pragmatic nature also defines Valladolid’s role as a place of discovery platform, a prestige auteurs’ hub just weeks after San Sebastián — and a bridge for awards-season exposure.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The set is available in 19 colors, including a rich clay shade ideal for autumn.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sunset Stripes and Suedes The Axon sweater dress is core to the brand, updated each season in new shades of melting colors.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Price and executive chairman Larry Swets aren’t tone deaf.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Often highlighting the unique features of one’s face, like Yara Shahidi’s curls lifting her gorgeous cheekbones, or Kerry Washington’s gentle yet asymmetrical cut, adding tone and depth to her face.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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For him, this means refusing to court TikTok personalities, to pander to trends, or to tie his star to a viral moment or an It bag.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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Remoteness draws the witness — or victim — forward and into the circle of the predator’s personality.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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