simplism

Definition of simplismnext

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Noun
  • Policymakers typically want simplification.
    Ashoka, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • Part of that compacting comes courtesy of Addax's strategy of simplification.
    C.C. Weiss May 22, New Atlas, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • Karen Read filed her lawsuit against Canton and the MSP not only to reveal shockingly obscene and racist text messages between key cops investigating her — but also to relitigate the defense theory of conspiracy to frame her.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
  • The theories about what could have happened to Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mom, are varied.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 June 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
  • The news sets up the conclusion of a relatively longstanding financial relationship, which culminated in Universal’s rejection of a proposition from Pershing that arrived early last month.
    Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 4 June 2026
  • While a bond to fund city hall construction was not put to a vote, other bond propositions were, and they were summarily shot down.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The statement was greeted by the event moderator and the other laureates as preposterous enough to make the simulation hypothesis seem reasonable by comparison.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
  • This hypothesis is also supported by other evidence, such as what appears to be a debris disk around the star.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
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“Simplism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplism. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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