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 Some clays will take slightly longer, while others can even begin to harden in a matter of hours. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 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 Finer clays, silts and coarser sands would all have been deposited by different processes. — Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 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 The formula features bentonite and kaolin clays for deep cleansing and oil absorption, while glycolic, salicylic, and lactic acids gently exfoliate to refine skin texture. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025 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 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 In collaboration with researchers from the Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar), the USP team tested incorporating the algae into ceramic clays. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clays
  1. natures
  2. tones
  3. selves
  4. personalities
  5. colors
  6. constitutions
  7. characters
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
  • Grab this gorgeous burgundy color or opt for five other options, including animal print and neutral tones.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The accommodations strike a balance between rustic and refined, with neutral tones and natural materials that call back to the estate’s heritage while offering guests an atmosphere of refined comfort.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of tones
Noun
  • One of the questions submitted by an audience member in Dallas asked the pair to think back to 2019 and give their younger selves some advice about setting out on this journey.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • In the videos, women share their transformations in which their post-divorce selves are often fitter, with clearer skin and a new wardrobe.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of selves
Noun
  • The Test For Modern Leaders The most compelling leaders of 2026 and beyond are not necessarily the most vocal or the ones with the safest personalities.
    — Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • In addition, Summer House picked up cameras to film some of the key personalities involved in the scandal, giving them more closure following the reunion.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Available in 15 colors, the formula contains antioxidant vitamin C to prevent free radical damage, and features a convenient sponge applicator for smooth, precise application.
    — Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of colors
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
Noun
  • There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Yes, literature takes us into characters’ minds, but film brings together photography and music in a way that books cannot.
    — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of characters

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