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
  • As an adolescent, Winston could hardly have imagined the cascading effect of his shrewd eye for color and clarity.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But there was strong demand for more clarity about details and impacts.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of clarity
Noun
  • The program has largely been carried out in secrecy, with little transparency over how many immigrants have been deported to third countries, and where and in what conditions they are being held.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Thus, the legislation requires more transparency of HOA operators over the administration of these communities, which can operate as a quasi-government entity.
    — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of transparency
Noun
  • At the same time, the star’s brightness seemed to dim periodically, suggesting an orbiting planet.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The display’s brightness was more of an issue than its color coverage.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of brightness

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“Clearness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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