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
Aside from the detached casita, which houses a living room, kitchen, and ensuite bedroom with two closets, the grounds provide access to two garages and a clay tennis court for spontaneous matches alongside lush landscaping.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
The color palette ranged from sandy nuances, clay and sandstone to bolder tones like brick and deep blue, complemented by touches of light blue, white and gray.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
The transition from clay to grass is the toughest adjustment of the season, from the slowest surface to the fastest and the trickiest.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Now, his triumph signifies a continuation of some red-hot form as tennis transitions from clay to grass.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
The color palette ranged from sandy nuances, clay and sandstone to bolder tones like brick and deep blue, complemented by touches of light blue, white and gray.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
The transition from clay to grass is the toughest adjustment of the season, from the slowest surface to the fastest and the trickiest.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Now, his triumph signifies a continuation of some red-hot form as tennis transitions from clay to grass.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
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The Help actress instead provides lots of love, support and encouragement for Genesis to be her truest self.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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March 2025 The Lovers: March seems to be a month of making major choices and aligning with your future self, Pisces.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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But her competitive nature doesn’t turn off even at home.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Despite the denim industry’s global nature, factors like shrinking travel budgets and growing travel safety concerns are constraining how teams operate.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Blanchett wore a silk suit from the Italian brand, featuring tones of blue and white in a Prince of Wales check print.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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First, the Pigment Processor Daily Brightening Serum ($115) targets dark spots and uneven skin tone with ingredients like kojic acid, known for its fast-acting brightening properties, but noticeable does make skin more sensitive to the sun.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Renegade Paws Rescue's honest assessment of Igor's personality garnered the attention of thousands of animal lovers, who shared the post over 35,000 times.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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As for the new cast members, Vergara is a media personality, actor and real estate professional whose career spans television, entertainment journalism and luxury real estate.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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