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
Royer has been coming to work in both the old PDC and the new Hub since late May, and the team spent about five weeks creating a clay architectural model of the new World Headquarters building, even as construction on the real building continued around them.
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
In translucent polymer clay and pigments, the artworks are colored in emerald green and cobalt blue and are part of the collaboration with Secci Gallery.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Stool can become white or clay colored without the presence of bile.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
While the prevailing method for casting brass pots in England involved molds made with clay, the Dutch used molds made of sand, which produced a finer finish.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
In translucent polymer clay and pigments, the artworks are colored in emerald green and cobalt blue and are part of the collaboration with Secci Gallery.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Stool can become white or clay colored without the presence of bile.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
While the prevailing method for casting brass pots in England involved molds made with clay, the Dutch used molds made of sand, which produced a finer finish.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
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In profiles—on John Akomfrah, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ellen Gallagher, Glenn Ligon, Lorna Simpson, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, and Nari Ward, to name a few—Enwezor returned repeatedly to the idea of representation as a turn from a singular self to a plural self that becomes political.—
Simon Njami,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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While navigating all of this, Bay stresses the importance of self compassion.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Before, players could at least guess at the nature of a game, as each suit represented a different kind of competition.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Colorado's commitment to accessibility From jeep tours in Cañon City that offer American Sign Language to the Colorado Trail Explorer mobile app detailing accessible trails, Colorado offers a multitude of ways for travelers with disabilities to explore the stunning nature for which it's known.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Betty, a quirky Mexican American with adult braces and cute red prescription glasses, often incorporated her culture into her ensembles using bright colors and patterns, like her famous poncho with the city of Guadalajara emblazoned across the front.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Way to Celebrate Stacked Yarn Pumpkins Tabletop Decor Designed with soft, ribbed yarn and quintessential seasonal colors, this darling tabletop decor exudes everything warm and cozy.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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The celestial dial depicts the starry sky and Milky Way in warm, volcanic tones, rather than cool, blue hues.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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But all our tone and even energy references generally go outside the band and not into our own back catalog.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Oz, a former health surgeon and television personality took the helm of Medicare and Medicaid Services in April and has said the role of AI in health care will continue to expand.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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One day, Rodgers was in a room at the training facility, conducting a virtual video interview with ESPN personality Pat McAfee, when Dobbins popped in to razz the veteran passer.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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