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as in streamlining
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as in generalization
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Recent Examples of simplification
But that would mean some simplification, especially with an eye on Min’s emotional journey through this landscape of the strange of the wonderful.
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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
With logistics simplification instead of climate mitigation.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The 20th century led to a stronger simplification and standardization of men’s fashion, yet simultaneously witnessed the emergence of charismatic figures such as artists, intellectuals and icons of music and cinema, who reinstated ornamentation as a powerful means of individual expression.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
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
With logistics simplification instead of climate mitigation.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The 20th century led to a stronger simplification and standardization of men’s fashion, yet simultaneously witnessed the emergence of charismatic figures such as artists, intellectuals and icons of music and cinema, who reinstated ornamentation as a powerful means of individual expression.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplification
Noun
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The streamlining is a way to reduce expenses and better organize a sometimes confusing reporting structure.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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However, some functions can feel overly complex, and the interface could use some streamlining.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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UniFlex enables efficient cross-scenario task generalization and imitation learning.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Unlike vision and language, robotics lacks large, diverse datasets that span tasks, environments, and embodiments, thus limiting both scalability and generalization.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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The disruption reflects a broader curtailment of Holy Week traditions.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This movement engages the quad concentrically, which means the muscles contract while shortening, Mann said.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Another major product was its shortening brand Crisco.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Simplification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplification. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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