simplicity

noun

sim-ˈpli-sə-tē How to pronounce simplicity (audio)
Definition of simplicitynext
1
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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3
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 Subtle animal prints, textured fabrics or neutral shades can add personality without taking away from the simplicity of the look. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Listing just seven items on the menu, Sehzade Cag Kebap impresses with simplicity, outstanding flavors, and efficient service. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 The trending eye shadow aesthetics have evolved since then, and simplicity is reigning in its place. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026 China’s simplicity China, meanwhile, has been laser focused on its lunar exploration program since 2004, using its top-down, central planning system to keep resources flowing toward specific goals. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
  1. plainness
  2. clarity
  3. madness
  4. naturalness
  5. unity
  6. insanity
  7. innocence
  8. uniformity
Noun
  • The sheer fact of filming fills a frame, even one composed with quasi-documentary plainness, with a plethora of details of narrative, expressive, aesthetic, intellectual, and historical import.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
  • To understand why men might have adopted a clothing system that prioritized plainness and conformity over color and change, this book investigates the gradual crystallization of this civic uniform of masculinity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
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  • The desire for clarity about one’s body is an old one that predates the medicine that both Leja and Reich study.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • His position on Saturday, and his performance, will offer clarity about who the Eagles value in their depth along the offensive line — and where.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of clarity
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  • The morning of the wedding could be spent escaping the madness for a moment of peace among the trees, or arranging a pre-wedding morning coffee overlooking the estate.
    — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Back in King’s Landing, Rhaenyra comes to find that her prisoner Helaena has taken her own life but left a parting gift for the queen that foreshadows a potential prophecy of Rhaenyra’s path towards madness.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of madness
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  • Inside the wilderness, a big part of it is to return naturalness, right?
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
  • By the middle of the nineteenth century, the seriousness and stability of their suits suggested a new naturalness for their authority that came to seem both right and inevitable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
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  • Entrenched challenges remain, however, in the quest for national unity in Syria.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • When Bennett was prime minister, during the only brief period in the last 17 years that Netanyahu was out of office, his national unity government approved thousands of additional settler homes.
    — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • Yates was eventually found not guilty by reason of insanity and remains committed to a state mental health facility.
    — Deborah Becker, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Ulrich plays the enigmatic and manipulative cult leader, who pleads insanity and claims to be taking his commands directly from God.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of insanity
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  • The vibe is very Woodstock-era, got-to-get-back-to-the-garden innocence, a sentiment that has the filmmaker, now in his mid-seventies, nodding in agreement.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
  • According to Day, Manson maintained his innocence in the 1969 murders of nine individuals up until his death.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • The metaphor matters because good governance is not uniformity.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Patchworked textile blocks create an almost one-of-one look, a far cry from the uniformity of big-box stores and large swaths of single fabrics.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
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