1
as in specificity
careful thoroughness of detail
the explicitness of the instruction about human reproduction should be appropriate for the age of the students receiving it
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as in clarity
clearness of expression
the user's manual is written with such rare explicitness that the average consumer actually has a chance of understanding it
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Noun
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More Ethan Miller/Getty Images While the specificity of the injury hasn't been revealed, USA Network seemingly confirmed that an injury occurred.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025 -
This specificity creates accountability and measurable progress.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Traditional funds benefit from diversification and operational simplicity, while merchant banking funds can potentially drive better outcomes through hands-on involvement.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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He was known for his elegant simplicity in songwriting and his love for farming and hunting.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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“Explicitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explicitness. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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