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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Editors These workers prepare articles and books for publication, helping writers shape and structure their work and checking for accuracy and clarity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026 -
One decision, made from clarity rather than panic, rippled into an entirely different life.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
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The collection expressed an idea of contemporary simplicity, built through precise proportions, evolved materials and a new visual lightness.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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“Perspicuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspicuity. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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