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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 insanity
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 Betr Picks—co-founded by Joey Levy and Jake Paul—is a fast-growing, mobile-exclusive DFS app designed around extreme simplicity and high-multiplier payout potential. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Of course, the simplicity of the space does raise the question of whether this is simply an investment property for the pair. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2026 In addition to the simplicity, this spray stain remover is also convenient. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026 In their directness and simplicity, Laffont’s photos evoke the style-forward photographs that Malick Sidibé was taking in Mali at that same time. — Lucy Sante, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
  1. plainness
  2. clarity
  3. insanity
  4. naturalness
  5. unity
  6. madness
  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
Definition of plainness
Noun
  • Rather than forcing clarity, give the situation time to reveal itself.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Aviation Medication Transparency Act seeks to provide aviators and their medical providers with clarity as to which medications can be taken and which cannot.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of clarity
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  • But this is preposterous, this is insanity, this is the very essence of bedlam.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The need for any person to openly brandish a sidearm or a person to carry an assault rifle on his shoulder is absolute insanity.
    — Dan Sweeney, Sun Sentinel, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of insanity
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  • The young actors are appealing, led by Lilah Pate and Chabley Ponce; there’s a sweetness and naturalness to their cameraderie that stands out amid so much mugging and gives the film a lift.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Acted with breathtaking ensemble naturalness, the play seems lived in rather than performed.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of naturalness
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  • He is expected to speak on several spiritual and societal themes, including the need to protect immigrants, the sick and unborn, and defend human dignity in the era of AI, and address themes of peace, culture, and unity.
    — Tyler Speicher , Courtney Walsh, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The spelling and pronunciation change follows decades of colonial rule and reflects a broader global history of nations renaming themselves to reject foreign labels or strengthen national unity.
    — Ted Anthony, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of unity
Noun
  • The idea of building a powerful machine without such safeguards was madness.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Buffalo Bills games are Disney World for NFL tailgating debauchery, but there's a method to the madness.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of madness
Noun
  • When Arisa proclaims herself a Faithful, Michael looks hilariously stunned, and Alan tells them to weep for the fall of innocence and the failure of justice.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Minutes later, Weinstein apologized while underscoring his claims of innocence.
    — MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of innocence
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  • RRaytron Microelectronics+1 Dedicated processing is important because infrared detector data can be affected by issues including temperature drift and non-uniformity.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Soft neutral tones are lifted by a curved leather-and-wood headboard, striking blue wall art inspired by traditional Turkish textiles and elegant pendant lighting that gives the room warmth rather than hotel uniformity.
    — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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