as in clarity
clearness of expression
the perspicuity of this author's prose is one of the reasons why her novels are still read and those of her contemporaries are gathering dust
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Noun
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Hannah Howard,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026 -
The pull toward explanation, footnotes, forcing a journalistic clarity in a literary piece that engages the politics that frame it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But accessibility is often confused with simplicity.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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When time is short, that simplicity is often what makes a gift feel thoughtful rather than last-minute.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Perspicuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspicuity. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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