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
These drips are positioned as a fast-track solution for everything from curing hangovers and boosting energy to improving skin clarity and strengthening the immune system.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Our conversation has been edited for clarity and length.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The following exchange has been edited for length and clarity.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
The instinct to lead with caution rather than clarity.
—Ken Toltz, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Our conversation has been edited for clarity and length.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The following exchange has been edited for length and clarity.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
The instinct to lead with caution rather than clarity.
—Ken Toltz, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarity
Noun
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Approach improves transparency and trust in autonomous systems Similar to the flight data recorders used in aircraft, the system continuously logs information about the drone’s performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Goldhill believes this partnership will tackle the biggest barriers patients face, including cost, transparency, and ease of navigation.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Liu’s answer was striking in its simplicity.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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One of the star dishes of Tex-Mex cuisine that shines for its simplicity but exceeds in flavor.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The base model starts at $1,599, while the higher-end Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299 and adds features aimed at more demanding professional use cases, including higher brightness, mini-LED backlighting and a faster refresh rate.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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The brightness of the 8K display is 150 times brighter than a typical planetarium and 10 times brighter than the digital projection at any local movie theater.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 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 part that celebrates their humanity, their brilliance, and their potential—all bound up together in ours.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Kimi Antonelli, who debuted with Mercedes last year at age 18, showed flashes of brilliance — and inconsistency — last season.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Clarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarity. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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