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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
This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
The past and present seamlessly shift, as do projections and lighting, guided with clarity and care, acting as mirrors of memory and reality.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Three days ago Harding also responded to the brouhaha, posting her own video on Instagram in an attempt to bring some clarity following Roan’s statement.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
By the early 2000s, Democrats were paying the political price for losing that clarity.
—Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
The past and present seamlessly shift, as do projections and lighting, guided with clarity and care, acting as mirrors of memory and reality.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Three days ago Harding also responded to the brouhaha, posting her own video on Instagram in an attempt to bring some clarity following Roan’s statement.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
By the early 2000s, Democrats were paying the political price for losing that clarity.
—Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarity
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After a lawsuit accused the college’s board of trustees of violating Florida’s public transparency laws, the school took a new vote in December — clearing the way for the state to transfer the land.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Limited price transparency also means the shortage could be worse than available numbers suggest.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fishy Fishy, a longtime staple, stays faithful to what’s just come off the boat, while Catch of the Day turns a waterfront food truck into a lesson in simplicity done right.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Choice Home Warranty focuses on simplicity with two plans and is a more budget-friendly option for essential coverage.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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And while the spectral profiles broadly fit, the observed temperatures and sheer brightness of LRDs hint at powerful winds that our current models for Supermassive Stars just don't fully capture yet.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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While steeped in tradition, her recipes feel modern too, finding brightness through herby, vinegar-laden sauces that top seasonal dishes.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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To recognize the lucidity of Bushnell’s rage would be, so the thinking went, to endorse self-immolation, to be at risk of infection.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2026
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Not even those who, inspired by occasional bouts of yellow fever, had sure access to fleeting moments of lucidity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The attack has show moments of brilliance, with star striker Dejan Joveljic getting a call-up to the Serbian national team after scoring three goals so far.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Baltimore is filled with brilliance, resilience and promise.—
Wanda Durant,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Clarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarity. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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