clearness

noun

Definition of clearnessnext
as in clarity
the state or quality of being easily seen through the clearness of a diamond is one of the factors used to judge its quality

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Recent Examples of clearness Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearness
  1. clarity
  2. transparency
  3. brightness
Noun
  • The introduction of liquid glass has led to larger, more graphical elements that have taken over in terms of clarity and ease of use.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Intensity will pick up next week, which should provide a more significant sample of the Falcons’ pieces along the line of scrimmage and give more clarity on position battles.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of clarity
Noun
  • Additional development proposals have surfaced, and local residents have continued to demand greater transparency and accountability.
    — Rana Mitter, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • When Gianni Infantino was chosen to replace Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA, he was seen as a reformer, someone who would bring transparency and openness to soccer’s international governing body, which had long been mired in scandal and deceit.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of transparency
Noun
  • In practice, though, adoption remains inconsistent, regulations vary by country, and many vehicles still rely on brute-force brightness rather than precision.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Pixel 10a has a 2,424-by-1,080-pixel display, a semi-variable refresh rate ranging from 60Hz to 120Hz, and a whopping 3,000-nit brightness.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness

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“Clearness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearness. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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