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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
Capital One offers a mix of travel credit cards that provide an appealing combination of simplicity and value.
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The Current Popularity of Wabi-Sabi, Explained Originating from 16th-century Zen Buddhist Japanese monks, wabi-sabi philosophy embraces fluidity, imperfection, and simplicity.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Its bold simplicity requires precision and a deep understanding of proportion.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Staples of French cuisine, these dishes are beloved for their elegant simplicity — and are must‑tries for any foodie.
—Toni Odejimi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The Current Popularity of Wabi-Sabi, Explained Originating from 16th-century Zen Buddhist Japanese monks, wabi-sabi philosophy embraces fluidity, imperfection, and simplicity.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Its bold simplicity requires precision and a deep understanding of proportion.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Staples of French cuisine, these dishes are beloved for their elegant simplicity — and are must‑tries for any foodie.
—Toni Odejimi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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The through-line across all of it – the music, the acting, the international stages – is a pair of principles Lo articulates with plainness.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Maybe that’s because the interiors have a certain plainness — one that’s accurate to Georgian classicism but boring to Hollywood hotshots.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In an interview edited for length and clarity, Campbell talked about the band’s best-selling 1980 debut, how Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders discovered UB40, and how the multiracial reggae group was initially accepted more in Jamaica than at home.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The priests argued that madness was a punishment from the gods and that healing came through repentance, along with sacrifices that helped maintain the temple’s operations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The final round of fixtures on Saturday is going to be madness.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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That ease and naturalness are paramount to Copeland.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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The slightly distressed finish of brown sneakers adds naturalness and ease that pairs harmoniously with the low profile of baggy jeans.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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The pope has often called for peace and unity, condemning violence and war.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Church was using a foreign landscape, in other words, to appeal for American unity.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The assassination attempt failed — and Hinckley was arrested, tried and found not guilty by reason of insanity in 1982.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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His acquittal, which led to a public outcry, had an impact on the federal insanity defense — leading to a shift in the burden of proof.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Church’s day, that separation depended on promoting a robust idea of American innocence over Europe’s enfeebling corruption.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There’s arguably no one better placed to collaborate with VFX artists on a motion-capture performance than Serkis, who’s delivered innocence, cunning, cruelty, longing, and kindness in roles that run from Golum to Caesar to King Kong himself.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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This not only suppressed uneven vertical phase distribution but also improved film uniformity across the devices.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that a major purpose of the federal law is to provide uniformity.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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