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 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 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 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 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

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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

Color, particularly the vivid hues of local birds and flowers as well as the more muted tones of sand and rock, was as important to her as material, with layering also playing a part in both her sculptures and her works on paper.

— News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026
Inside the hotel, a soothing palette of timber, stone, and bronze tones, layered with sculptural forms and soft textures, reflects its surroundings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 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

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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

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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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Or the time a serial killer, who was actually Marlena under hypnosis, seemed to kill several beloved characters.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Portlandia aired for eight seasons and 77 episodes on IFC, concluding its run in 2018; check out Rolling Stone’s 20 favorite sketches from Portlandia, as well as Brownstein’s breakdown of the series’ most memorable characters.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026

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