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clay

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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 for clay

character,
colors,
complexion,
constitution,
genius,
nature,
personality,
self,
tone

Words Related to clay

distinctiveness,
distinctness,
individuality,
singularity,
uniqueness

attribute,
characteristic,
earmark,
essentiality,
feature,
flavor,
hallmark,
mark,
point,
property,
savor
(also savour),
stamp,
trait

disposition,
grain,
sort,
temper,
temperament

composition,
makeup

essence,
essentiality,
interior,
interiority,
soul,
spirit

metal,
stuff,
substance

habit,
way

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