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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
  • Your responsibility is to treat him and yourself with fairness and with clarity.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to his hard-nosed approach, Zahnd developed a reputation as a prosecutor with a keen sense of moral clarity.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of clarity
Noun
  • Black Beans and Sausage The simplicity of this dish allows the true flavors of each ingredient to shine through, meaning the earthy black beans won’t get lost in translation, even when paired with smoky sausage.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Ebicos Those who don't mind a permanent camper installation might prefer the simplicity of the Happy Dreamer Electric, which deploys and retracts with a single push of a button.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • Netizens were quick to joke about out the unusual outage affecting almost every major AI chatbot service, describing a momentary glimpse of lucidity for a society obsessed with a tech that’s deteriorating our cognitive abilities.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
  • To catch them in a moment of lucidity and bring them to the free clinic already felt like a lucky break.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026
Definition of lucidity
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“Lucidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucidness. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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