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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
That balance between simplicity and self-expression has become a defining element of Hyunjin's personal style.
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Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Guidry said a map made the most sense because of its simplicity.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 8 June 2026
On the west coast, Sal Salis offers a raw, deeply immersive connection to land and sea where luxury is defined by simplicity, seclusion and the untouched beauty of Cape Range National Park.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Reports have revealed that the Mechanical Proximity Fuze is noteworthy due to its emphasis on affordability, simplicity, and mass production.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
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Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Guidry said a map made the most sense because of its simplicity.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 8 June 2026
On the west coast, Sal Salis offers a raw, deeply immersive connection to land and sea where luxury is defined by simplicity, seclusion and the untouched beauty of Cape Range National Park.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Reports have revealed that the Mechanical Proximity Fuze is noteworthy due to its emphasis on affordability, simplicity, and mass production.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 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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Here, members of Forbes Human Resources Council share strategies for building communication frameworks that reduce distractions, improve clarity and help employees stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Below is the full, unedited text of the plaques, along with a selection of historians’ comments that has been edited for clarity.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The four-night FIFA-centric experience, which takes place from July 16–21, gives six guests the chance to escape from the FIFA madness in the largest hotel penthouse suite in the US, which spans the entirety of The Mark's top two floors.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Shea Langeliers sent a shot 483 feet in the first sign of the madness to come in a 15-14, 12-inning game that introduced the city to its eventual MLB club.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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As a national icon, the Natural Bridge served as a quiet, Emersonian rebuke to Europe’s militaristic triumphal arches, reinforcing the naturalness of American democracy.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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That ease and naturalness are paramount to Copeland.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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But there was hope that the world coming to America could bring the kind of unity and joy typical of massive sporting contests like the World Cup.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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This ambitious project is designed to spread a message of love and unity across Broward County with the creation of nine distinctive LOVE murals, each one in a different city.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Initially, in 2019, Atkins pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, but in 2021, he was found mentally competent to stand trial.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Dominguez also pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity to attempted murder in connection with Guillory’s attack.—
Darrell Smith
June 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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On the fourth day of testimony in the guilt-innocence phase, the defense rested after calling multiple witnesses on Monday, June 8.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Ignorance, innocence, a preference for not going in.—
Laura Miller,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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The Myth Of Universal Reach The primary challenge with RCS business messaging is a lack of uniformity.—
Aaron Alter,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Avoid uniformity by thoughtfully mixing frame styles and finishes, creating visual depth and interest while maintaining a cohesive feel.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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