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
The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 20 May 2025
However, a lack of guardrails or clarity could transform what’s perceived as a top perk into a real pain.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
Letters may be edited for length and clarity, and may be published in any medium.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 20 May 2025
However, a lack of guardrails or clarity could transform what’s perceived as a top perk into a real pain.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
Letters may be edited for length and clarity, and may be published in any medium.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for clarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarity
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The watchdog group filed its suit in February, criticizing DOGE's broad influence and lack of transparency, citing involvement in shutting down USAID and slashing government contracts.—
Anna Commander
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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That would give the president free reign to create entities to get around transparency laws, CREW told the Supreme Court.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The simplicity of getting your feet wet with these tools means that most of your time will be spent dealing with a company's security and compliance teams.—
Jeff Catlin,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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So perhaps the clearest difference between the final months of O’Neil and the early months of Pereira has been simplicity.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Both cameras capture good detail and color (for a tablet) without overdoing the brightness.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Other steps to help reduce damage include face masks or glasses made to shield blue light, or just simply lowering the brightness of your phone.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
21 May 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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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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Few would deny the brilliance of Ousmane Dembele’s goal for Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final’s first leg last month: a sweeping 26-pass move that carved through Arsenal.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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But Bobrovsky, building off several big saves in overtime in Game 3, had moments of brilliance when shots did get to him, spurring the crowd to cheer him on.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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“Clarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarity. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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