lucidness

noun

Definition of lucidnessnext
as in clarity
clearness of expression she was impressed by the lucidness of her surgeon's explanation of the operation

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  1. clarity
  2. simplicity
  3. lucidity
Noun
  • And after a few key results on Saturday, there’s some clarity behind Miami in the conference standings with five weeks left in the regular season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Additionally, the ruling provides clarity on the scope of the law, which opponents have criticized as overly vague.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of clarity
Noun
  • Satin finish, soft glow Much like the origins of the mochi skin concept, the mochi skin aesthetic is rooted in the Japanese approach to beauty, where simplicity and radiance take center stage.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That process has been in place for over three decades, and Brazilians have become accustomed to its speed, simplicity, accuracy and routine.
    — Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • Suzanne’s kind of rebellious temperament brought a lucidity to that character.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Dementia patients’ flashes of lucidity are offering hope to scientists and families.
    — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of lucidity
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“Lucidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucidness. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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