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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
But its simplicity is deceptive.
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ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
His recommendation is that simplicity is the best starting point.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Built between the late 17th century and early 18th century, the picturesque home has been restored by thoughtful architects who preserved the building’s rustic simplicity while ushering it into the modern era.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
The play’s revival at The Shed meets New York City in simplicity, inviting the audience’s spiritual imagination with respect to traditional Yoruba conventions of performance.
—Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
His recommendation is that simplicity is the best starting point.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Built between the late 17th century and early 18th century, the picturesque home has been restored by thoughtful architects who preserved the building’s rustic simplicity while ushering it into the modern era.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
The play’s revival at The Shed meets New York City in simplicity, inviting the audience’s spiritual imagination with respect to traditional Yoruba conventions of performance.
—Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for simplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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Also along for the ride is Anthony Carrigan as the enigmatic Bodie, dragged into the fray as the mystery unravels into madness.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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That’s because just two weeks separate the regular season from October madness, and MLB’s playoff race could not be more chaotic.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The naturalness bias is deeply ingrained in Kennedy’s MAHA campaign, which aims to improve public health by returning to a more natural lifestyle.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
11 Aug. 2025
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Thousands have gathered not in grief, but in unity—dressed in red, white, and blue, with MAGA hats, sundresses, and a palpable sense of purpose.—
Amanda Castro
Mandy Taheri
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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My book highlights the key moments, where a different choice, firmer resolve, and a twist or turn in favor of unity, could have led to alternative outcomes.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Johnson had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, the outlets reported.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The gunman was found not guilty by reason of insanity and spent decades at a mental hospital before he was released in 2016 and freed from court restrictions in 2022.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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None of the men — including Lennon, who details the murder that led to his incarceration — attempt to convince us of their innocence.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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From the start, Cédric has steadfastly maintained his innocence.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, the drawbacks of these machines for the wrist—their reliance on a human being as an energy source, their lack of uniformity within identical reference numbers, even their oft-finicky nature—are what gives them their considerable charm.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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There was no immediate right of appeal, no uniformity, and not much of anything else frankly.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Consider the absurdity of carving a single oozing arancini into three or four pieces, doling out two measly salad leaves each to a foursome, or hacking a pristine fish fillet into chum for five.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The movie works, no question, even at the peak of its absurdity.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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