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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
By following the best practices outlined above, Kubernetes engineers can strike the right balance between adding functionality and maintaining simplicity.
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Ben Ofiri, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
At certain points, the now-defunct English band operated with the understanding that if a style enjoyed popularity or veered toward simplicity, the group would steer clear of it.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
The simplicity of what Selar is set to achieve has taken even Galvagnon by surprise.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
However, Zemeckis' direction and screenplay overcomplicate something that could have thrived in simplicity.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ben Ofiri, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
At certain points, the now-defunct English band operated with the understanding that if a style enjoyed popularity or veered toward simplicity, the group would steer clear of it.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
The simplicity of what Selar is set to achieve has taken even Galvagnon by surprise.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
However, Zemeckis' direction and screenplay overcomplicate something that could have thrived in simplicity.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.James Factora, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
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This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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That may seem like replacing plastic in your house with solid gold, but there's method in this seeming madness – as well as the promise of not only more advanced computers, but ones that work more efficiently and can even operate in high-temperature environments that make modern chips very unhappy.New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
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But misinformation still looms large, and the threat of the madness lingers on.Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
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The holiday's real story is mixed with national unity and racial exclusion.Russell Contreras, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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At a time of unprecedented division, the Wide Awakes’ message of unity feels more prescient than ever.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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Cutting Medicare is insanity, especially with our high elderly population.Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2024
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Everyone else gets to turn off the TV and forget about politics, which has reached this next-level, dark insanity.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Currently, Paxton, who has maintained his innocence while not publicly commenting on the allegations against him, is scheduled to be deposed in Austin on Feb. 1.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Giuliani has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and maintained his innocence, continuing to falsely claim there was fraud.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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It's loaded with features, including gaming extras and all major flavors of HDR, and its overall picture processing and screen uniformity are surprisingly solid for its class.Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 8 Nov. 2024
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Trees were judged on size, shape, uniformity, density and color.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
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An absurdity, really—his third time trying to cross the border and his third time nearly dying to achieve it.Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
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As the comedian discussed the loopholes Trump’s administration could take to bypass the Senate confirmation and install his cabinet, Stewart pointed out the absurdity of his selections, predicting Hulk Hogan could be next.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
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In addition to learning content, your audience needs to believe in the sincerity of the speaker.Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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During our conversation, Heidecker spoke about Slipping Away, the challenges of embracing sincerity, how his musical career has developed and flourished, the end of the world, and why his next record might need to be funny.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
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