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
  • After all, the moody duet features the gorgeously contrasting tones of Bon Iver's Justin Vernon with Swift's more delicate vocals as the two portray exes who are parsing what went wrong in their relationship.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
  • For example, swapping silver and white for gold and brass is one way of easily bringing in warm fall tones.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Spiders and humans are two different species—and different species have different natures.
    Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • To be our best selves in the defence of the bravest people in the world.
    Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The Kansas City Chiefs are currently 2-2, and the team is starting to look like its normal selves again after a rough start to the 2025 season.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • More importantly, both people have to actually want to share the role, which is a trait that doesn’t always align with personalities drawn to being a CEO.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Known for their loud personalities, huskies are no stranger to using their voices, but a video of a senior, deaf husky's silent howl is proving that even without sound, the breed still speaks volumes.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Ross passed the day's examination with flying colors, barely flinching at the rubber chicken.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.
    John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The constitutions of Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Finland guarantee choice in place of residence.
    Sophia Rosenfeld September 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Clays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clays. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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