as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
had the feeling that the natives were of a different clay than us and that neither side would ever understand the other
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Recent Examples of clay
Keeping the soil moist also protects hostas against frost heaving, when the freezing and thawing of the ground causes plants to lift from the soil, particularly clay and silt soils that retain moisture.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
The lightweight gel also features hectorite clay—a purifying agent to absorb excess sebum—niacinamide, and of course, ceramides to quell shine and keep blemishes at bay.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
The event held in honor of the Hindu festival of lights will include Bollywood style dancing, coloring pages and clay lantern (Diya) decorating.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
Another favorite for hands-on fun was air-dry clay like this 158-color set that's $12 off.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
The lightweight gel also features hectorite clay—a purifying agent to absorb excess sebum—niacinamide, and of course, ceramides to quell shine and keep blemishes at bay.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
The event held in honor of the Hindu festival of lights will include Bollywood style dancing, coloring pages and clay lantern (Diya) decorating.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
Another favorite for hands-on fun was air-dry clay like this 158-color set that's $12 off.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
Noun
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This season, with more self-belief and ice time and carryover chemistry with Pastrnak and Elias Lindholm, Geekie makes the most of his first-line ride.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Then, in late September, Inman Grant asked 16 more companies, ranging from gaming platforms such as Roblox to messaging apps such as WhatsApp, to self-assess whether the ban should also apply to them.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aventura Mall’s policy prohibits the possession of weapons of any nature on the property.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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If the Teslas were $7,500 cheaper, their spare nature would be a lot more palatable.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both come in a variety of colors with different band choices.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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The French fashion house’s new ads, which break in print on Thursday, show Stone and fellow brand ambassador Hoyeon touting the Capucines and Side Trunk bags in fall-friendly colors ranging from cognac to deep navy and taupe.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One can listen to the laughter suddenly drop away as the tone turns serious — knowing that at any moment violence may break out.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pick a shade with less of the pastel Ely mentioned, instead opting for one that is deeper in tone and/or has a touch more warmth.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Burns began as a forward before solidifying his calling as a defenseman, playing seven years in Minnesota and flashing his personality off the ice and thoroughbred mentally on the ice.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The clues have been there from the start, the little touches that aligned Grasso’s bifurcated personality with Tom and Robbie’s.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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