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
Gravel, clay, and sandy soils react very differently under sudden energy input, and the presence of water and air further alters behaviour.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Purple kaolin clay absorbs excess oil, while the combination of purple willow ferment and salicylic acid works together to refine pores, clear blackheads, and sweep away buildup.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
His 5-year-old great-grandson stands nearby, already in a little apron, already touching the clay.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
The new 15-foot-high clay and dirt structures stretch from Alviso Marina County Park to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Purple kaolin clay absorbs excess oil, while the combination of purple willow ferment and salicylic acid works together to refine pores, clear blackheads, and sweep away buildup.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
His 5-year-old great-grandson stands nearby, already in a little apron, already touching the clay.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
The new 15-foot-high clay and dirt structures stretch from Alviso Marina County Park to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
Noun
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This season, with more self-belief and ice time and carryover chemistry with Pastrnak and Elias Lindholm, Geekie makes the most of his first-line ride.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Then, in late September, Inman Grant asked 16 more companies, ranging from gaming platforms such as Roblox to messaging apps such as WhatsApp, to self-assess whether the ban should also apply to them.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wisdom from on high — and down low Henry is philosophical by nature.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The changing of the leaves draws nature enthusiasts, often called leaf-peepers, to see the bright colors from Hudson Valley, New York to Boulder, Colorado, and Snoqualmie Valley, Washington.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ross passed the day's examination with flying colors, barely flinching at the rubber chicken.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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One can listen to the laughter suddenly drop away as the tone turns serious — knowing that at any moment violence may break out.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pick a shade with less of the pastel Ely mentioned, instead opting for one that is deeper in tone and/or has a touch more warmth.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Burns began as a forward before solidifying his calling as a defenseman, playing seven years in Minnesota and flashing his personality off the ice and thoroughbred mentally on the ice.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The clues have been there from the start, the little touches that aligned Grasso’s bifurcated personality with Tom and Robbie’s.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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