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
The local abundance of clay provided the material that industrialists like the Hydraulic Press Brick Co. converted into untold volumes of brick, starting in the 1800s.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
The rattles contained small pebbles or pieces of clay.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
These pint-sized, four-wheeled models were made from clay, and their outer surfaces were engraved with a wickerwork pattern reminiscent of the basketry used by mining communities at the time.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 11 June 2025
Head Releasing Signature Novak Djokovic ‘Speed Legend’ Racket Head will offer both shoes in a multi-surface rubber outsole and clay versions that feature an all-over herringbone tread.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
The rattles contained small pebbles or pieces of clay.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
These pint-sized, four-wheeled models were made from clay, and their outer surfaces were engraved with a wickerwork pattern reminiscent of the basketry used by mining communities at the time.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 11 June 2025
Head Releasing Signature Novak Djokovic ‘Speed Legend’ Racket Head will offer both shoes in a multi-surface rubber outsole and clay versions that feature an all-over herringbone tread.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
Noun
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Consumers are not qualified to self diagnose symptoms and prescribe drugs to themselves based on information from a commercial.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Do all the work now, and your future self will be thanking you.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Noun
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But any government bringing its own military inside Iran’s borders should understand the nature of the country.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Netflix has given some hints as to the nature of the final season of Outer Banks with new first-look pics and cast announcements.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2025
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Combined with earthy or neutral tones like mocha mousse, sand, or light gray, these capri jeans become the ideal base for elegant and effortless summer looks.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
21 June 2025
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Glassy is the key word, of course, suggesting that the new tone has been retooled to fit with the Liquid Glass design of Apple’s new software.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Advertisement Rutte, 58, brings an idiosyncratic mix of experience and personality to the job of saving the alliance.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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That has included writers like Matt Yglesias, TV personalities, like Terry Moran and Katie Couric, and authors like James Patterson, with many prioritizing video.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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