as in simplicity
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
the simplemindedness of the villagers was at times winning and at others worrisome
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Noun
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Liu’s answer was striking in its simplicity.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026 -
One of the star dishes of Tex-Mex cuisine that shines for its simplicity but exceeds in flavor.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The filmmakers on Saturday also discussed working with children on set, with both lauding young people’s naturalness and authenticity.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Zeigler has always maintained his innocence and has filed many appeals in a case that has fascinated the public and led to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths tossing up theories.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Piazzolla, however, maintains his innocence, and has appealed the case which is not fully resolved.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Joy Randolph, Ke Huy Quan and Daniel Kaluuya nailed the assignment in recent years, giving speeches that struck an endearing balance of humor and sincerity, but always with a dash of the unexpected.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Foligno always skirted the line between earnest and corny, but nobody ever doubted his sincerity.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Reverend Jackson's instincts understood the words of James Baldwin, who said that ignorance and power alive is the most ferocious enemy of justice.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Good luck living in your little bubble of ignorance, Nancy.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gilbert’s colloquial style, once a source of great pleasure, has tipped into new territory—an ingenuousness that blends guru and disciple, mother and child.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Simplemindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplemindedness. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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