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
Sure, Wu isn’t sitting with a block of clay, chiseling away until a bust begins to form.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Dec. 2025
This compact, disease-resistant selection tolerates clay soil, heat, and drought.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Many clay face masks are approved for all skin types and can be a spa-like gift for someone who loves skin care.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025
There were bins full of Legos, clay sticks to mold into unique designs, puzzles and holiday coloring pages.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2025
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Dec. 2025
This compact, disease-resistant selection tolerates clay soil, heat, and drought.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Many clay face masks are approved for all skin types and can be a spa-like gift for someone who loves skin care.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025
There were bins full of Legos, clay sticks to mold into unique designs, puzzles and holiday coloring pages.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
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Burrus, a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation who self-identifies as transgender, said losing faith in the Democrats and never having faith in the Republicans led to embracing communism.—
Asra Q. Nomani , Nikolas Lanum , Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Like all Americans, our officers have a right to self defense.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Crown and dignity Catalina Ruiz Navarro, a Colombian feminist activist and journalist based in Mexico City, argued that the nature of beauty pageants like Miss Universe places women in a patriarchal position.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the very nature of recording your live stream of thoughts means a lot of editing later down the line.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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For quick errands or working around the house, the EasySpirit Women’s Traveltime (now 35 percent off) is a sneaker-clog hybrid that features excellent cushioning and comes in a range of vibrant colors.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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This 100 percent cotton trapeze-style dress comes in 11 colors and sizes S to XXL.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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The system adapts to tone and intent without forcing app switching or blank-page starts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of his life, Reagan worked as a clothing salesman, actor, radio personality, author, and political commentator.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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But his personality is different.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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