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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
These are going to have this earnestness, making people believe that those suits actually accomplish something, and that they are based in their version of science as well, and that the simplicity actually helps the project.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 July 2025
Front-shifting is going extinct, which is lamentable, because on undulating terrain sometimes nothing beats the simplicity of dropping into the small ring for the climb and then shifting back onto the big one for the descent.
—Eben Weiss, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
In uncertain markets, relevance, simplicity and clear value win.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The simplicity of eating potatoes barefoot on Wai‘anae—the horizon a gold thread the color of nā‘ū seed as the birds paid their nightly visit—somehow its own answer.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 July 2025
Front-shifting is going extinct, which is lamentable, because on undulating terrain sometimes nothing beats the simplicity of dropping into the small ring for the climb and then shifting back onto the big one for the descent.
—Eben Weiss, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
In uncertain markets, relevance, simplicity and clear value win.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The simplicity of eating potatoes barefoot on Wai‘anae—the horizon a gold thread the color of nā‘ū seed as the birds paid their nightly visit—somehow its own answer.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
Noun
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This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Note: This interview has been lightly edited for clarity and conciseness.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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When an early reader asked me if the novel’s premise was madness or spirituality, my answer was: both.—
Tochi Eze
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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The LoDo madness began in the first inning when the Pirates sent 14 men to the plate and scored 10 runs on nine hits.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 Aug. 2025
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Goldman, who opposes age verification mandates on privacy and free speech grounds, said the laws are popular now for several reasons: the broader backlash against tech companies; the number of hours kids spend online, especially since Covid-19; and the lack of unity in the tech industry.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
31 July 2025
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Beyond the rhetoric of unity, Syria's future is being shaped by separate visions—each united by core interests despite internal tensions—alongside outlier powers pursuing their own agendas.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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In the months since his arrest, Diop has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, according to court documents.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Claiborne's defense argued for not guilty by reason of insanity due to a history of mental illness, but the jury rejected this argument.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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In a March interview with the Tribune, State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke discussed certificates of innocence generally and said her office has set a high bar for evaluating the merits of such petitions.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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In it, Allen's wife, Kathy Allen, speaks out for the first time and maintains her husband's innocence, per the trailer.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Ensure data uniformity between owned and earned media.—
Don Dodds,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But while a law office prizes uniformity and storage space, lining your home office with gray towers is less appealing.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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To illustrate the absurdity of adhering too closely to genre conventions, Galloway describes a plot about an innocent girl who winds up in a strange town.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Drama, laughs, and a healthy dose of absurdity ensue.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Nielsen played the bumbling LAPD lieutenant Frank Drebin with sincerity, making the absurdity around him all the funnier.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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Rankin handles each passing year, each surprising revelation, and each family member’s responses with touching sincerity.—
AudioFile Magazine
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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