clays

plural of clay

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Recent Examples of clays Plus, the addition of colored clays, according to the brand, helps mask uneven skin tone and discoloration. Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 11 July 2026 Practice cattle-handling skills, ride one of 70 horses and take aim on the sporting clays course. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 The linen fabric has been dyed through the label’s proprietary Tinto Terra technique, which utilizes natural clays to produce earthy, complex colors with reduced environmental impact. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 May 2026 Finer clays, silts and coarser sands would all have been deposited by different processes. Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 2026 Their work involved experiments begun in 2020 on an especially clay-rich region of the crater; on Earth clays are known to preserve organic compounds and minerals. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 21 Apr. 2026 That’s thanks to a blend of Brazilian clays finely-milled into powders which blend easily into roots (even on darker hair colors). Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026 Whether between film premieres or a post-Sundance reprieve, titans flock to the lodge for backcountry exploits like sporting clays, horseback riding, axe-throwing, and fly fishing — or opt to be whisked off to the private ski lounge. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026 Some clays will take slightly longer, while others can even begin to harden in a matter of hours. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clays
Noun
  • The fact is often interpreted as women wanting less risk than men because of women’s natures.
    Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • These observations suggest that small, mysterious moons with surprisingly different natures are the source of the particles that make up the two outermost rings, and that there are probably even more undiscovered moons to add to the 29 already known around Uranus.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Bass tones inspired by the TR-808 hit like medicine balls to the chest.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
  • Treat the pale pink as a neutral and pair it with plenty of decor in other warm tones.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Huffine aims to find authentic individuals comfortable in their own skin, challenging traditional beauty norms and empowering women to embrace their true selves.
    Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Maybe Tutu Atwell or Jalen Tolbert will find their past selves?
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • And if the personalities are painted in broad strokes, the performances, particularly by Condor and Newton, create a resonant enough emotional palette.
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • The Los Angeles actor captures the easygoing professionalism that often places him between the clashing personalities of Shaw and Dreyfuss.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Night after night, Swift would perform for more than three hours, running back her career one era at a time, each one its own world with distinctive sets, costumes, and colors.
    Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Even the white Reverse Retro jersey in 2022-23 with those colors as accents crushed.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This means private landowners may have more success challenging condemnation actions under their state constitutions than in federal court.
    Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • The obligations can be established through national constitutions, state constitutions, laws, and treaties.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • There are so many stories built around not only Master Chief and Cortana, who are the classic characters, but also so many other areas to explore.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • Through his characters’ exploits, Ellis depicts two LAs—the teenage universe of mall food courts, movie theaters, and arcades, and the power lunch spots that underscore their precociousness.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 July 2026

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