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as in plainness
the quality or state of having a form or structure of few parts or elements
the machine was designed with a simplicity that should ensure ease of use by almost anyone
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as in clarity
clearness of expression
the simplicity of this poem is beautiful
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as in madness
lack of good sense or judgment
the stupefying simplicity of the generals who thought that war would be over in a month
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as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
answered the judge's questions with childlike simplicity
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Recent Examples of simplicity
That’s because WireGuard was built for simplicity and speed, not anonymity.
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PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
In contrast to the iconic ‘80s maximalism, modern simplicity has served as a steady backdrop to evolving trends.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
The track only has a few chords, to stay in that spirit of simplicity.
—Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Resembling in color a smooth pebble after heavy rains, the calfskin leather holder has but one compartment and one back pocket — taking it back to the basics and accentuating simplicity.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
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PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
In contrast to the iconic ‘80s maximalism, modern simplicity has served as a steady backdrop to evolving trends.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
The track only has a few chords, to stay in that spirit of simplicity.
—Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Resembling in color a smooth pebble after heavy rains, the calfskin leather holder has but one compartment and one back pocket — taking it back to the basics and accentuating simplicity.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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That’s what Maddon and I talked about during our conversations over multiple interviews, edited and condensed for clarity.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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And in my experience, brands that understand the emotional weight of language always win bigger than brands that chase clarity at the expense of feeling.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Liam Twomey got his teeth into the Marvel Comics-style madness of Real Madrid’s ‘El Loco’, Antonio Rudiger (above).—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The madness in the auditoriums has understandably irked theater operators and unsuspecting patrons, especially when one attendee brought a live chicken into a showing.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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With a focus on inclusivity and national unity, these celebrations will bring together communities, organizations, and individuals to reflect on the nation’s journey while looking ahead to the next chapter of its history.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Trump says federal laws already protect Americans from discrimination, and that DEI policies undermine national unity, and the traditional American values of hard work and individual achievement.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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Dominguez has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to killing two people and grievously wounding a third over the space of five days in April and May 2023.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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However, on April 18, a judge in Fulton County Superior Court dropped the charges against Calabrese-Lewis, ordering that she should be declared not guilty by reason of insanity, citing her mental illness, according to the filing obtained by PEOPLE.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Sara successfully rescues her son Josh after proving her innocence at the end of Exterritorial.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Despite serving only five days of a five-month sentence, Smollett has maintained his innocence.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
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This effort, a 10-day observation eyeing the constellation Tucana, revealed thousands more distant galaxies, confirming the universe's uniformity on a large scale.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Railroads need uniformity to operate as smoothly and efficiently as possible to move the goods that move the economy.—
Glenn G. Lammi,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Within the film’s glittering absurdity, Langlois shows us how easily the monster that was fame and fandom could turn on women like Mimi and Billie.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Based in Brooklyn, the studio will focus on stories that go inside the fringe to capture the absurdity of modern American life.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2025
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This post contains details about The Righteous Gemstones series finale episode ‘That Man of God May Be Complete’ The end is here, and Danny McBride is bidding farewell to The Righteous Gemstones with his signature absurdist brand of comedy, plus a rare dash of sincerity.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Perhaps what immortalizes their legacy is not the absence of friction, but the sincerity of his love.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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