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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
There’s still room for ‘modern meadows’ where more naturalistic, wild designs meet refined borders and simplicity—providing a little distinction helps each area of your garden feel more intentional.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
And as a rookie second-round pick out of Florida, it cannot be argued that Richard has been a standout in his simplicity this preseason.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The original plan called for an LED or rear projection screen to fill the background with a festival audience, but Kroll realized that simplicity was of the essence on such a small shoot.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025
Santa Maria Novella fragrances embody an ethereal, minimalist luxury where every note feels intentional, and that same refined simplicity carries through to their classic candles.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
And as a rookie second-round pick out of Florida, it cannot be argued that Richard has been a standout in his simplicity this preseason.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The original plan called for an LED or rear projection screen to fill the background with a festival audience, but Kroll realized that simplicity was of the essence on such a small shoot.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025
Santa Maria Novella fragrances embody an ethereal, minimalist luxury where every note feels intentional, and that same refined simplicity carries through to their classic candles.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
15 Oct. 2025
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To provide clarity, Meta decided to more closely standardize its teen-content policies with movie ratings that parents could better understand, the executives said.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Orphan Master’s Son, which won a Pulitzer Prize in 2013, follows a North Korean man struggling to survive amid the cruelty and madness of a modern totalitarian regime.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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No orgies, no drug madness, no trouble with the law.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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An accurate line design directly affects the naturalness of the hair transplant results.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the movie is a sweet star showcase that belongs unequivocally to the incandescent Maura, whose earthy naturalness, sly humor and tenacious spirit feed a direct link back to her Almodóvarian glory days.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Al-Omari is uneasy about signs that Arab unity on disarmament is already fraying.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Euphoria blends ancient Greek and Chinese therapies, as these two great civilizations developed similar well-being philosophies that emphasize inner peace, unity, and holistic balance.—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ed brings great depth and heart to the man in charge of safety for this massive jump, an island of reason in a sea of insanity.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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At trial, Crawford's attorneys acknowledged his guilt to lay the groundwork for an insanity defense, even though that's not how Crawford wanted to handle the case, according to reporting by the Mississippi Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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But from the beginning, Vedam, a permanent legal resident of the United States, maintained his innocence of the murder charges.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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His family maintains his innocence.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Both a trial judge and group of intermediate appellate judges rejected that argument, since uniformity analysis can’t mix and match taxes.—
Robert Raiola,
Sportico.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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But beneath that uniformity is a story of discipline and individuality, and that’s the part Sephora is tapping into.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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Protesters have slammed the notions and multiple attendees wore inflatable frog and animal costumes to point to the absurdity of the claims of danger.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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These acts of radical playfulness—the inflatable dance parties, the music, the absurdity—have become part of the city’s moral vocabulary.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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