simplism

Definition of simplismnext

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Noun
  • And this is the most radical simplification of form that art has done.
    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
Noun
  • The adult world is studied and emulated in a manner that suggests praxis but no theory.
    Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • There is one theory that people may outlive their physical bodies but there may be a way to upload their consciousness into a digital realm where human existence could go on indefinitely.
    John Ramos, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • That’s probably an oversimplification.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The opportunity now is to apply those evaluations consistently, transparently and early in the land-use planning process, so communities are protected and urban infill and redevelopment can proceed without unnecessary fear, delay or oversimplification.
    Tim Rathmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • An entry level car rental in summer can soar well above $500 per day, so this is a serious value proposition.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
  • Fort Worth voters approved the city's full $845 million bond package on Saturday, signing off on all six propositions aimed at funding a wide range of infrastructure and community projects.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • The critical window hypothesis has emerged from re-analysis of WHI data itself, not from pharmaceutical research.
    Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 May 2026
  • Six months ago, people arguing that AI was a bubble were pointing to real-world facts, whereas people arguing against the bubble hypothesis were making speculative promises about the future.
    Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
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“Simplism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplism. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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