for simplicity's sake
idiom
: in order to make something simpler and easier
For simplicity's sake, we have rounded off the numbers to the nearest whole number.
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The two-speed turntable is built with a one-step auto start, stop and return for simplicity's sake.
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The ceiling beams and electrical lines were left exposed for simplicity's sake.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022
The prices below are for the queen-sized version for simplicity's sake, but other sizes are also on sale.
—Medea Giordano, Wired, 29 May 2021
Certain colors were combined for simplicity's sake.
—Nat Newell, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2021
But for simplicity's sake, non-aerated versions only demand non-chlorinated water, compost, and a large bucket.
—Blair Donovan, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2020
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goodhousekeeping.com, 15 Apr. 2023
The ceiling beams and electrical lines were left exposed for simplicity's sake.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022
The prices below are for the queen-sized version for simplicity's sake, but other sizes are also on sale.
—Medea Giordano, Wired, 29 May 2021
Certain colors were combined for simplicity's sake.
—Nat Newell, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2021
But for simplicity's sake, non-aerated versions only demand non-chlorinated water, compost, and a large bucket.
—Blair Donovan, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2020
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“For simplicity's sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20simplicity%27s%20sake. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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