clays

plural of clay

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Recent Examples of clays Since blemishes are closely tied to overactive oil glands, using a mask with these clays helps reduce one of the main triggers of acne. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025 Altitudes range from 400-700m and contain varying quantities of volcanic tuff and calcareous clays. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 These clays can be used in construction to reduce the weight of concrete, improve thermal comfort in slabs, and even in gardening, turning a problematic coastal waste into a valuable, eco-friendly resource. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clays
Noun
  • The campaign, represented by L’Oréal International Distribution (LID) and Global SS Beauty Brands, pays tribute to India’s beloved marigold — an essential part of any celebration — while integrating Armani’s signature red tones to transform the mall’s exterior.
    Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Made with gouache and pencil on paper, the work depicts a guitar and several everyday objects, including a bottle and a folded sheet of paper, arranged on a table in soft brown and gray tones.
    Dragana Jovanovic, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But, as Walken observes, there was strength in those natures that cemented the foundation of Anne and Jerry's relationships.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The track seemed to play on Williams’ fandom for the music icon, while also drawing comparisons between their outspoken natures.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • These aren’t a reflection of their true selves.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The Kansas City Chiefs are starting to look like their normal selves, and a massive win against the Detroit Lions might have signaled that this team should not be considered any less dangerous.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Hough competed against fellow DWTS personalities Bruno Tonioli and Jenna Johnson-Chmerkovskiy in the premiere of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune last month.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
  • But if the plot is about swapping fortunes, the watches in the movie are about swapping personalities.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The set is available in 19 colors, including a rich clay shade ideal for autumn.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Sunset Stripes and Suedes The Axon sweater dress is core to the brand, updated each season in new shades of melting colors.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Many had helped create state constitutions that included pioneering bills of rights.
    Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
  • As the twentieth century progressed, Cuba managed to abrogate its versions of the Platt Amendment and establish new constitutions.
    Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Clays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clays. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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