1
as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through
mountain streams with water of incredible clarity
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as in simplicity
clearness of expression
this explanation of the greenhouse effect is a marvel of clarity
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Recent Examples of clarity
Below is an excerpt of their conversation, edited for length and clarity.
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Peter Balonon-Rosen, Vox, 4 July 2025
This is a time to reassess your values and gain clarity on what truly brings you security and peace of mind.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 2025
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 4 July 2025
That kind of clarity—seeing the worst-case scenario and planning backward from it—forced us to confront the unimaginable and design for it.
—Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Peter Balonon-Rosen, Vox, 4 July 2025
This is a time to reassess your values and gain clarity on what truly brings you security and peace of mind.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 2025
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 4 July 2025
That kind of clarity—seeing the worst-case scenario and planning backward from it—forced us to confront the unimaginable and design for it.
—Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarity
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But the memo has sparked frustration and backlash across the political spectrum, with critics accusing the administration of backpedaling on its promise of full transparency.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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While the objective of the show is to explore and develop strong connections, many fans were upset with the lack of transparency Williams gave Carthen about his feelings toward her.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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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
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With clean lines and monochromatic color schemes, minimalist bedrooms offer serenity through simplicity.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 July 2025
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Still, you'll be rewarded with top-notch picture processing matched with vibrant brightness and colors, as well as Samsung's pedestal-style floating-screen design and plenty of gaming features.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Solar geoengineering activities involve cooling the Earth by reflecting sunlight into space through the dispersal of small particles into the upper atmosphere or by increasing the size and brightness of clouds over the ocean, among other ideas.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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Isla is largely confined to bed upstairs, feverish with an undiagnosed illness that gives her severe pain and erratic lucidity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Minimalist artists Sol LeWitt, Frank Stella and Donald Judd seemed to know this, captivating us with the addicting lucidity of their stark lines, colors and shapes.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Exactly in that single sentence, all of Matt's brilliance tied up into this one thing.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Expect moments of clarity and flashes of brilliance to illuminate your path.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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“Clarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarity. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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