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
Perseverance discovers bleached rocks on red planet The bleached rocks discovered by the Perseverance rover analyzed in the recent study are white, clay-rich kaolinite fragments that are commonly found on Earth.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Crosshatch, chunky twills, indigo stripes and sulfur dyes that wash down from clay to pink give denim a fresh look.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
If the ground isn’t frozen, blend some compost or other organic matter into clay-heavy soils to reduce compaction and improve drainage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
The Rhode founder wore her sleek brunette lob in a middle part, while her makeup included rosy cheeks and a clay-colored lip.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Crosshatch, chunky twills, indigo stripes and sulfur dyes that wash down from clay to pink give denim a fresh look.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
If the ground isn’t frozen, blend some compost or other organic matter into clay-heavy soils to reduce compaction and improve drainage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
The Rhode founder wore her sleek brunette lob in a middle part, while her makeup included rosy cheeks and a clay-colored lip.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
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And indeed, in-between the shiny sales pitches came little glimpses of self-own.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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DeepMind’s AlphaGo, which defeated the world’s Go champion in 2016, had learned the game over thousands of iterations of self-play.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Let nature star in your indoor seasonal displays with these creative ideas for bulbs for winter flowers.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Very social by nature, Marie enjoys connecting with others and forms strong bonds with both peers and adults when a genuine connection is made.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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There was an especially big hand for the Ukrainian team, dressed in their national colors.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Inside were candied almonds and hazelnuts in coatings the colors of raspberries and coffee, basil and lemons.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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But by the time of Pretti’s killing – and with public anger rising – the tone of state officials hardened, promising a serious inquiry, whatever the challenges.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The rooms The 87 rooms are designed by Cristina Matos, who chose subtle tones—such as beiges, whites, and greens—with notes of color in the wallpaper and carpets, all of which allude to fauna and flora, and artistic ceilings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality who lost his home in the Palisades fire, has also filed to run for mayor, framing his candidacy around frustration with the city’s response to the wildfire and broader concerns about quality of life and the lack of infrastructure.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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