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as in plainness
the quality or state of having a form or structure of few parts or elements
the machine was designed with a simplicity that should ensure ease of use by almost anyone
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as in clarity
clearness of expression
the simplicity of this poem is beautiful
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as in madness
lack of good sense or judgment
the stupefying simplicity of the generals who thought that war would be over in a month
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as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
answered the judge's questions with childlike simplicity
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Recent Examples of simplicity
The biggest advantages of going to the Cleavage Clinic over getting traditional plastic surgery, according to Villella and Tomaselli, include the price, the lack of downtime and side effects and the simplicity of the procedures because of the more natural injections.
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Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The simplicity of the scheme What made the fraud so insidious was its simplicity.
—Erik Lie, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
Limited resources, fewer IT staff, and the need for simplicity have made advanced tools feel out of reach.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
If your bridal look is all about simplicity, the best courthouse wedding dresses and sets should speak your sartorial language.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
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Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The simplicity of the scheme What made the fraud so insidious was its simplicity.
—Erik Lie, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
Limited resources, fewer IT staff, and the need for simplicity have made advanced tools feel out of reach.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
If your bridal look is all about simplicity, the best courthouse wedding dresses and sets should speak your sartorial language.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
Noun
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Our conversation has been edited for length and clarity.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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The more sustainable path is to design workplaces where trust and clarity replace turbulence.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There appears to be a method to the madness in Minnesota.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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But rather than capturing the madness of the era, Lee drowns in sub-Scorsese excess, confusing saying a lot of things bluntly with saying something meaningful.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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Nashville faith leaders who gathered at Richland Park on Aug. 17 used their religious unity to support immigrant communities amid a recent wave of arrests.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
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In an interconnected world, the role of a storyteller is not just to entertain but to foster understanding and unity.—
Colin Dougan,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kittle’s defense attorney revealed his client is a paranoid schizophrenic and was previously found not guilty on prior charges by reason of insanity.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For all his insanity, his base is energized, and behind him.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Kelsey pleaded guilty in the case but has since proclaimed his innocence.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Appellate courts aren’t concerned with guilt or innocence, only whether a trial followed procedural rules.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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What was meant to drive uniformity often results in customer experiences that feel impersonal, disconnected and out of step with community expectations.—
Rebecca Colwell,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Currently, Austin lacks uniformity in how responders address mental health crisis calls.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Many users pointed out the absurdity of boasting about perfect attendance, especially in the context of public health.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Everyone with foreign agent status has to include and be introduced with a disclaimer about how they’re getting funded by outside sources, an absurdity that Rain leans into by staging a marathon of interviews with other foreign agents, some whose record with the status goes back decades.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
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Combined with the sincerity onscreen, this style of filmmaking was the opposite of anything coming from Hollywood, with its stoic action stars and ironic approach to both narrative and emotion.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
20 Aug. 2025
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More than ever, the show seems to be challenging the world around it to meet the sincerity of its passion.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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