1
as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through
mountain streams with water of incredible clarity
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2
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
And there’s a slipperiness between fact and fiction, which gives the performances a translucent clarity.
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Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Rather than dreading her forties, Allyn is so excited to live with clarity and ease, without overthinking every decision.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated for clarity.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
Waiting for clarity The lingering uncertainty over Trump’s policies is also bedeviling central bankers who set interest rate policy, affecting the costs on everything from mortgages to credit cards.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Rather than dreading her forties, Allyn is so excited to live with clarity and ease, without overthinking every decision.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated for clarity.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
Waiting for clarity The lingering uncertainty over Trump’s policies is also bedeviling central bankers who set interest rate policy, affecting the costs on everything from mortgages to credit cards.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarity
Noun
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This emphasizes the transparency of the color difference.—
Allegra Isert,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2025
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The incident serves as a reminder of cryptocurrency’s security paradox: while blockchain technology provides unprecedented transparency and security at the protocol level, individual wallet security remains vulnerable to various attack vectors, including social engineering, phishing, and malware.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The simplicity of his resting place follows the express request made by Francis in his will.—
Fatima Al-Kassab,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Asawa’s own words posted throughout the exhibit reflect the simplicity of her genius.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Amidst such a torrent of fascist chaos, the brightness and backbone of Real Women Have Curves feel bracing.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Sour cream: Complements the cream cheese base and adds some brightness and tang for a dynamic, fresh flavor.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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The implication that lucidity will inevitably be sacrificed when a forward commits to playing a full part in his team’s defensive work might help to explain why Mbappe has often seemed to down tools the moment his teams cede possession.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The madness and the brilliance are one and the same.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Is this real?‘ That to me is where the brilliance of her performance lies.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
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“Clarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarity. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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