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
Portland cement is typically made by heating limestone and clay (as well as sandstone, ash, chalk, and iron) in a kiln.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
Families can take part in everything from Berserker Boot Camp to the light-hearted (and oddly popular) Poo Week, where kids recreate Viking coprolites using clay and imagination.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The ready availability of clay and low value of pottery is likely to have affected social status of potters, according to the museum.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
The Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap is offered in two colors, clay and cocoa, and is currently sold out on the website.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 July 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
Families can take part in everything from Berserker Boot Camp to the light-hearted (and oddly popular) Poo Week, where kids recreate Viking coprolites using clay and imagination.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The ready availability of clay and low value of pottery is likely to have affected social status of potters, according to the museum.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
The Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap is offered in two colors, clay and cocoa, and is currently sold out on the website.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
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Show Up As Your Authentic Self Show up publicly as your authentic self, clearly articulating your core values and unique approach.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Between catchy musical numbers and high-energy dance breaks, the film delivers a timely message: showing up as your full self is the key to connection.—
Kaila Garrett,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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The differences may also be due to the probabilistic nature of AI generation or subtle differences in the image-generation model Google is using for images with or without SynthID.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lockhart turns these arresting settings into her own stage, capturing the vivid blues and greens of nature, and the remote island’s distinctive geology and geography, while the children at play within the landscapes bring movement and surprise to her extended static takes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sometimes there’s been a long gap since the last session, and the actor must recall the emotional tone from the previous performance.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Research suggests that turmeric soap could help improve inflammatory skin conditions, promote wound healing, treat acne, support an even skin tone, and more.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Clarkson has also been open about her daughter's independent personality.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For this difference in personalities, their bars' shuttle systems fit the sisters well.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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