Thesaurus results for CLAYS

clays

noun

plural of clay

as in natures

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 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

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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

Definition of natures

Noun

This Marriott Bonvoy property lives up to the elegance and sophistication of the brand, with clean timber interiors, neutral tones and pops of sapphire.

— Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
The moments of abrasiveness hit like a landslide, and when Loathe try to be pretty, the tones are even more starkly amateur and ugly.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026

Definition of tones

Noun

Film industry titans like Polaroid and Kodak had shrunk dramatically from their heyday, becoming shells of their former selves.

— Rotem Rozental, Fortune, 14 July 2026
The long-term response to disclosure is paramount; leaders must cultivate safe environments where individuals feel respected and undiminished after sharing their authentic selves, not pressuring disclosure.

— Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of selves

Noun

Several members of the family have been noted personalities in arts and culture.

— Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
This artistry is perhaps most evident during character introductions, key in short fiction, when personalities must enter the page memorably enough to keep track of but quickly enough not to derail momentum.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of personalities

Noun

The obligations can be established through national constitutions, state constitutions, laws, and treaties.

— Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Leaders of several former Soviet republics, including Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, have replaced or amended their countries’ constitutions to strengthen their executive powers and extend their time in office.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of constitutions

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The deal allowed Premier to sell combined cruise, hotel and theme park packages and offer on-board appearances from Disney characters.

— Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026
The play explores the nuance of memory, as the characters revisit their teenage years and relationship through physical artifacts like music and artwork that defined their younger years.

— Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

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