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
Terracotta pots are made from clay that was fired at a high temperature.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Although the experiment is successful at first, things ultimately don’t go as planned, as the actor’s body turns into clay that reshapes itself into anyone’s appearance.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
The soil and clay consumption wasn’t limited to a handful of events.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Artist Frank Benson then used the scans to create a sort of digital clay, molded to better display the garments.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Although the experiment is successful at first, things ultimately don’t go as planned, as the actor’s body turns into clay that reshapes itself into anyone’s appearance.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
The soil and clay consumption wasn’t limited to a handful of events.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Artist Frank Benson then used the scans to create a sort of digital clay, molded to better display the garments.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
Noun
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And what could be more defensive and self-aggrandizing than choosing a weaker person to pick on, to transfer all of one’s anxieties to, and then to harm for daring to comply?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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It’s taken me years to be able to overcome that psychology of self-loathing and victimhood.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The actor and hairstylist was questioned extensively by Blumberg about her dynamic with Weinstein and is expected to face a grilling about its complicated nature when cross-examination begins.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Maroon name refers to one of the school’s colors and is a homage to the University of Chicago, which goes by the same name, according to local historians.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not only will marigolds trap the aphids and whiteflies that threaten your cheerful gerbera daisies, but the combination of colors between the two blooms makes for the most brilliant and happy summer garden.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, Bessent took a different tone when the possibility of being the Fed chair came up.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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With Hunter setting the tone in the trenches, Texas Tech reached the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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