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
Quicksand forms when water mixes with fine sand or clay.
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Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
The exhibition features ceramics made of clay and soft sedimentary rock by contemporary artist Echo Morgan.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The Memphis aquifer spans thousands of square miles and is 3,000 feet deep, made up of alternating layers of clay and sand.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Mar. 2026
According to Kästner, the researchers are particularly focused on how water flows through the rock and interacts with the clay barrier.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
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Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
The exhibition features ceramics made of clay and soft sedimentary rock by contemporary artist Echo Morgan.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The Memphis aquifer spans thousands of square miles and is 3,000 feet deep, made up of alternating layers of clay and sand.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Mar. 2026
According to Kästner, the researchers are particularly focused on how water flows through the rock and interacts with the clay barrier.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
Noun
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Get out there and make your true self known!—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Last year, the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, overseer of Miami International Airport and two smaller airports in the county, entered into agreements with the University of Miami and Wisk Aero, developer of self-flying air taxis, to explore steps toward autonomous flying.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This discovery sheds light not only on the nature of our solar system, but the evolution of the galaxy itself.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Consider moving a meeting to protect family time, because a small adjustment could restore steadiness without sacrificing your supportive nature.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This team leans into the colors on its flag, with a bold typeface that pops.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Without mayonnaise, the bright colors can really shine at a springtime meal.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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These Amazon jeans are for a tighter budget and still offer a relaxed fit from waist to leg, with generous taping and a stone wash tone that goes with anything.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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This Jason Wu maxi dress is ideal for brides who are leaning into minimalist tones and luxurious textures.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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White nationalists at Charlottesville marched hoisting Roman flags, and far-right internet personalities adopted Roman pseudonyms.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The cut of this skirt creates the perfect drape, and the side slit adds a fun touch of personality.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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