Examples of simplicity in a Sentence
People like the simplicity of the instructions.
the simplicity of the music
Recent Examples on the Web
The scent of peaches offers a fruity aroma, while daisy brings simplicity and fresh florals.
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Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
Such an approach has the downside of being an implicit promise to correct any deficiencies — and lacks the simplicity of swapping out the rug before her next visit.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
The premise has all the simplicity of a Dungeons & Dragons starter adventure, but that’s okay.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
This simplicity was what attracted many scientists to viruses in the first place, said Marco Vignuzzi, a virologist at the Singapore Agency for Science, Research and Technology Infectious Diseases Labs.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
This pivot, emphasizing simplicity and the power of visual storytelling, led to Instagram becoming one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in history, and eventually, the app was acquired by Facebook for $1 billion in 2012.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Artists, designers, and architects of the minimalism movement focused on an extreme simplicity of form, favoring basic geometric shapes and clean lines.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to up the simplicity — and lower the maintenance — of your garden.
—Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Best for: Individuals who appreciate simplicity in design without compromising on comfort and value seamless adjustability in their office chair.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
Such an approach has the downside of being an implicit promise to correct any deficiencies — and lacks the simplicity of swapping out the rug before her next visit.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
The premise has all the simplicity of a Dungeons & Dragons starter adventure, but that’s okay.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
This simplicity was what attracted many scientists to viruses in the first place, said Marco Vignuzzi, a virologist at the Singapore Agency for Science, Research and Technology Infectious Diseases Labs.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
This pivot, emphasizing simplicity and the power of visual storytelling, led to Instagram becoming one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in history, and eventually, the app was acquired by Facebook for $1 billion in 2012.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Artists, designers, and architects of the minimalism movement focused on an extreme simplicity of form, favoring basic geometric shapes and clean lines.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to up the simplicity — and lower the maintenance — of your garden.
—Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Best for: Individuals who appreciate simplicity in design without compromising on comfort and value seamless adjustability in their office chair.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simplicity. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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simplicity
noun
sim·plic·i·ty
sim-ˈplis-ət-ē 
plural simplicities
1
: the quality or state of being simple
3
a
: clearness of expression
b
: the quality or state of being plain
4
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