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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of clay
BluSail Golitz Studios in Morehead City is a creativity-inducing place to play with clay.
—
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Balls jump and kick off the clay in the heat of the Paris sun.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Instead of adding texture via techniques like sponge painting, opt for limewash or clay plaster treatment.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The clay underneath the lamp will soon turn soft.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clay
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Balls jump and kick off the clay in the heat of the Paris sun.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Instead of adding texture via techniques like sponge painting, opt for limewash or clay plaster treatment.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The clay underneath the lamp will soon turn soft.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
Noun
-
The team discovered that oxygen can degrade riboflavin when exposed to light, which leads to self-discharge.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
-
Seattle lends itself to delicious satire, with its touching self-belief of being unshakably progressive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Aventura Mall’s policy prohibits the possession of weapons of any nature on the property.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
-
If the Teslas were $7,500 cheaper, their spare nature would be a lot more palatable.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The comedian, actress and writer has a longtime following for her smart, absurdist comedy; her love of crafts and bright colors; and her empathetic and curious writing.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Oct. 2025
-
The underdog duo, as well as the other two undefeated tribes of six, all dropped their buffs, randomly drew new colors and entered a new stage of the game.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Cartuna, founded by James and Adam Belfer, champions unconventional voices in animation, producing and distributing projects that push the boundaries of form, tone and technology.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Clogs These clogs come in versatile fall tones that dominate the season.—
Nora Colomer
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
One of Fox’s most prominent sports media personalities may be leaving the company to start a new media venture.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Few breweries have as much personality as Big Lug, helmed by owner Eddie Sahm and head brewer Tyler Chippa.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share