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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
Meanwhile, her longtime producer, John Parrish, weaves a wicker basket of folk rock that, despite its apparent simplicity, feels—maybe for the first time—capacious enough to hold all of Harding’s contradictions.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
The result, Baer said, is a political landscape that rewards simplicity over nuance.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Despite its simplicity, the device spontaneously self-organized into coordinated traveling waves of motion and adapted automatically as mechanical load increased—mirroring how real muscles recruit additional force when needed.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
Say hello to your new transitional coat, the style that proves simplicity is the ultimate form of elegance.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
The result, Baer said, is a political landscape that rewards simplicity over nuance.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Despite its simplicity, the device spontaneously self-organized into coordinated traveling waves of motion and adapted automatically as mechanical load increased—mirroring how real muscles recruit additional force when needed.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
Say hello to your new transitional coat, the style that proves simplicity is the ultimate form of elegance.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Mar. 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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Questions may be edited for brevity and clarity.—
Liana Finck,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Letters will be edited for clarity and length.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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The alien-baiting of fifteen years ago was an aftermath of the war madness, a symptom of general postwar uneasiness and disorientation.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The UConn men and women have created countless memories through the madness of March and onto the championships won in April.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 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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In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Opening day, then, brought unity and renewal that felt like an elixir.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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What begins as private heartbreak becomes a broader movement of hope and connection, showing how faith, love, and unity can bring light even to the darkest moments.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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The man charged in a 2023 shooting that killed a pregnant Seattle woman and her unborn baby has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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The mere decision to embark on such an endeavor takes bravery and maybe a little insanity.—
Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Here is your certificate of innocence’?—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Under California law, prisoners seeking parole may not be penalized for failing to admit wrongdoing, so Kovacich’s claim of innocence was not used against him, Tellman said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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There’s no larger narrative or even uniformity between the clips.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Function does not require uniformity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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