clarity

noun

ˈkler-ə-tē How to pronounce clarity (audio)
Definition of claritynext
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 This muddying of the narrative waters never comes at the expense of clarity. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026 That clarity should come with the release of next week’s August producer price index (PPI) and consumer price index (CPI) reports. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Keep the same small set of observations rather than constantly adding new indicators, since more indicators rarely add clarity. — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Your thoughtful approach keeps people connected, Cancer, but clarity is what gets everyone out the door at the same time. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarity
  1. transparency
  2. simplicity
  3. brightness
  4. lucidity
  5. clearness
  6. brilliance
Noun
  • The groups also argue such a lack of transparency could entrench the most powerful labs and models with open-source companies in the dark, and that Congress should be looped in as well.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • For years, survivors and first responders – including many who were sickened from exposure to toxins in the air – have called for more transparency and demanded the release of the documents.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of transparency
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  • The key is simplicity and predictability, giving producers confidence that American locations can compete with foreign alternatives.
    — Sam Roseme, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Complexity can disguise poor thinking, while simplicity can expose it.
    — Ricardo Bellino, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • It's also got a new Core Lighting Plus feature that adds vivid color to the screen, and the 1,000-nit peak-brightness display helps enhance contrast between the lightest and darkest tones.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • At this stage, astronomers can determine how the rock is spinning based upon changes in brightness.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of brightness
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  • Netizens were quick to joke about out the unusual outage affecting almost every major AI chatbot service, describing a momentary glimpse of lucidity for a society obsessed with a tech that’s deteriorating our cognitive abilities.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
  • To catch them in a moment of lucidity and bring them to the free clinic already felt like a lucky break.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026
Definition of lucidity
Noun
  • Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Definition of clearness
Noun
  • Marcus King has the keen ability to balance technical brilliance with authenticity, gratitude and honesty.
    — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Osorio has shown individual brilliance and star quality, but at a lower level and different style of division than the Premier League.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of brilliance

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“Clarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarity. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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