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as in streamlining
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as in generalization
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Recent Examples of simplification
And this is the most radical simplification of form that art has done.
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Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
But the result suggests that one of life’s most ancient and essential machines can tolerate at least partial simplification—and that AI may help biologists test the limits of life’s chemistry.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
But that would mean some simplification, especially with an eye on Min’s emotional journey through this landscape of the strange of the wonderful.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
If digital fatigue continues and consumers seek simplification, the demand for integrated platforms may grow.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Yet despite that apparent simplification, the trenches themselves were in line with Lee’s exuberantly experimental creative urges; playful, ingenious, complex, and witty.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
The simplification of launch hardware and potential for three more launches in two years does mean that NASA will need more help.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
The discussion included the city’s restoration of utilities in record time, the simplification and speeding up of permitting, and the active construction of nearly 500 homes in the city, Bass said.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In Europe, the European Union AI Act dates to 2024, but the European Commission is already proposing updates and simplification.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Feb. 2026
Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
But the result suggests that one of life’s most ancient and essential machines can tolerate at least partial simplification—and that AI may help biologists test the limits of life’s chemistry.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
But that would mean some simplification, especially with an eye on Min’s emotional journey through this landscape of the strange of the wonderful.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
If digital fatigue continues and consumers seek simplification, the demand for integrated platforms may grow.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Yet despite that apparent simplification, the trenches themselves were in line with Lee’s exuberantly experimental creative urges; playful, ingenious, complex, and witty.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
The simplification of launch hardware and potential for three more launches in two years does mean that NASA will need more help.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
The discussion included the city’s restoration of utilities in record time, the simplification and speeding up of permitting, and the active construction of nearly 500 homes in the city, Bass said.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In Europe, the European Union AI Act dates to 2024, but the European Commission is already proposing updates and simplification.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplification
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D’Amaro’s predecessor at Disney, Bob Iger, oversaw the layoffs of thousands of Disney workers, with the streamlining matched by cuts across the industry.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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My focus is on streamlining regulations, reducing unnecessary delays and creating a more predictable environment so businesses can plan and grow with confidence.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Parachute Journalism Parachute journalism refers to the practice of briefly visiting a location, observing limited aspects of it, and subsequently producing articles that may rely on broad generalizations about the destination.—
Suzanne Dundas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Experiments show early signs of compositional generalization, where the model recombines learned skills to solve new problems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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India is already rationing LNG supplies, according to a note S&P Global Energy shared with CNBC, which said power generation, refining, and petrochemicals are lower-priority sectors and therefore more exposed to curtailments.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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In exchange for the curtailment of some freedoms, the people submit to an authority, thereby gaining protection and security.—
George G. Szpiro,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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To make the pie crust, sift together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, and salt into a food processor, then add the sugar, butter, and shortening.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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In a very large mixing bowl, beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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“Simplification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplification. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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