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
Our conversation has been edited for clarity and length.
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
And what stillness brings is the space to examine the voids that may need filling, and clarity about desires and hopes that need fulfillment.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 31 July 2025
What follows is our conversation, edited for length and clarity.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 July 2025
The division among policymakers illustrates the extraordinary and uncomfortable moment the Fed is in: waiting for clarity on how Trump’s trade war is affecting the US economy while enduring unrelenting pressure from the White House to lower rates.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
And what stillness brings is the space to examine the voids that may need filling, and clarity about desires and hopes that need fulfillment.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 31 July 2025
What follows is our conversation, edited for length and clarity.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 July 2025
The division among policymakers illustrates the extraordinary and uncomfortable moment the Fed is in: waiting for clarity on how Trump’s trade war is affecting the US economy while enduring unrelenting pressure from the White House to lower rates.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarity
Noun
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By focusing on affordability, transparency and measurable outcomes, state leaders can reshape higher education into a system that works better for students, families and taxpayers alike.—
Jeb Bush,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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But realizing that potential demands our collective vigilance, our insistence on transparency, and our willingness to hold both public and private actors to account.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In uncertain markets, relevance, simplicity and clear value win.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The simplicity of eating potatoes barefoot on Wai‘anae—the horizon a gold thread the color of nā‘ū seed as the birds paid their nightly visit—somehow its own answer.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Love the idea of orange nails but not ready for the brightness?—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
31 July 2025
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Outside of the record-breaking color and brightness, the 116UX has all of the standard hallmarks of a high-end TV.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 July 2025
Noun
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His eyes reveal a precociousness and a lucidity that's there, but his motor function doesn't exist.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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Instead of offering relief, lucidity sharpens his misanthropy.—
Stephen Kearse,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2025
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After thinking of it as a separate musical idea, Moody realized that the character’s endless curiosity and moments of brilliance were at his heart.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
25 July 2025
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Yet, individual brilliance means little without collaboration.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Clarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarity. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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