People like the simplicity of the instructions.
the simplicity of the music
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To stand and hold a place in simplicity is one of the most difficult things for any performer to do.—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025 With clean lines and monochromatic color schemes, minimalist bedrooms offer serenity through simplicity.—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025 The Wicked star loves the sonic drama of the track, in spite of its lyrical simplicity.—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 2 July 2025 However long or fleeting summer months can feel, the season is all about ease and simplicity, and sartorially, few staples capture that carefree spirit better than the button-up shirt.—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for simplicity
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Etymology
Middle English simplicite, from Anglo-French simplicité, from Latin simplicitat-, simplicitas, from simplic-, simplex
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