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 Sen’s choreography extends this ancient form, adding partnering and dynamic range; her dancers, all trained under her tutelage, move with extraordinary clarity and incisiveness. — Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026 Dragging this out into next spring in a trial without any clarity could only hurt the industry, the guilds wrote. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 Virgo August 23 – September 22 Your inner clarity gets easier to trust today. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 Similar to the lack of clarity around who develops long COVID, scientists have yet to identify why certain people develop serious neurological conditions from West Nile. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 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
  • If diamonds are involved, GIA certification is the standard to look for, offering a layer of transparency that a significant purchase deserves.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Sanders, like others who have dealt with the organization this year, appreciated Toboni’s transparency.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of transparency
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  • The simplicity of the fire and forget mechanism allows its operators to launch large drone swarms to carry out coordinated attacks.
    — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Protect Responsive Performance Responsive performance is a usability principle teams should not sacrifice for visual simplicity.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • These sturdy and reliable machines are great for both knocking out homework and streaming Netflix, with a big 24-inch FHD monitor that boasts good brightness and wide viewing angles.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That is, the iPhone’s brightness capacity appeared significantly lower than my daily driver.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
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  • 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
  • Albert Camus did not believe that lucidity required indifference.
    — The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 16 June 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
  • For instance, this option from Oak and Luna features a naturally occurring silicon carbide now grown almost entirely in labs, brings a more responsible origin story alongside genuine brilliance, ranking second only to diamond in hardness.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And certainly, an homage to the importance and brilliance of sea creatures.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Clarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarity. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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