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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
The Ryder Band stood out in our testing for its simplicity.
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Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Experienced filers might prefer the site because of its simplicity and speed.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Their pieces stand out for their simplicity, such as a pair of nesting coffee tables made from a single oak branch.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Their simplicity in dress masks their tremendous success.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Experienced filers might prefer the site because of its simplicity and speed.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Their pieces stand out for their simplicity, such as a pair of nesting coffee tables made from a single oak branch.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Their simplicity in dress masks their tremendous success.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
Noun
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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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The interview below has been edited for clarity.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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June 21 – July 22 Public steps begin with private clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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No movie-length version of The Shining could have ever captured Jack Torrance’s very gradual slide into madness as well as King’s novel.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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The madness of March came and went and brought glory in April.—
Bruce Pearl,
Washington Post,
14 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
Noun
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Xi said China and Russia need to use closer and stronger strategic collaboration to defend the legitimate interests of both nations and safeguard the unity of Global South countries, the state broadcaster CCTV reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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His trip to Africa — which includes stops in Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon — is focused on promoting unity, peace and stronger interfaith relationships.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s nuclear insanity leaves America and allies no room to blink.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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That still leaves the sanity phase of his trial, which will determine whether Fahim — who previously pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity — faces up to life in prison without parole or being sent to a state hospital for treatment.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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His lawyers said Weinstein still maintains his innocence.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Baer appeared perplexed by this coy pretense of innocence.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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After some amount of time, the first clumps, or non-uniformities, will begin to form in the disk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bound to a specific bottle design, bottlers maintained some uniformity of the product throughout the world.—
Mariah Franklin,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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