How to Use simplicity in a Sentence
simplicity
noun- People like the simplicity of the instructions.
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The thing that struck me most was the simplicity of it all.
— Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024 -
These Pro routers and nodes come with the same simplicity as the Eero 6 system.
— Gear Team, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2022 -
Her poems might have seemed simple, but the simplicity was a trick of the eye and ear.
— Emily Langer, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2023 -
That kind of simplicity, my friends, is what a smart home should feel like.
— Nena Farrell, WIRED, 16 July 2023 -
The simplicity of the stone vase is the ideal pairing against the luscious greenery of the faux plant’s silk leaves.
— Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023 -
Love the style, the color, and the simplicity of assembly!
— Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024 -
Many of the best wordless picture books pursue an idea of the purest simplicity: the wave is big, the ball is lost, the wolf is scary (or lost).
— Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2023 -
The simplicity of his vocals and the guitar give room for the magical lyrics to shine.
— Tamara Fuentes, Seventeen, 9 Jan. 2023 -
The overall simplicity of her beauty look made the dress stand out.
— Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2023 -
Level’s pitch is simplicity, a smart lock that doesn’t look like a smart lock.
— Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2023 -
And one thing's for certain — in The Menu and in real-life kitchens — simplicity always wins.
— Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023 -
Theo smiled at the simplicity of the plan, and then a terrible coldness poured over her heart at the thought of Jane catching them.
— Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024 -
But the catchphrase, both thanks to and in spite of its deceptive simplicity, has stuck.
— Mary Hui, Quartz, 3 Oct. 2022 -
This look from Kule gets it just right with lightness and simplicity.
— Jaimie Potters, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Nov. 2022 -
In fact, says Kerr, the genius of those songs is their lyrical simplicity.
— Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 22 Dec. 2022 -
There are no jets or heated elements, but the beauty of this tub is in the simplicity of it.
— Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2024 -
The simplicity and beauty of hot air balloons lit up at dusk is not to be overlooked.
— Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023 -
How To Cook Ramps With ramps, the secret to cooking success is in simplicity.
— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024 -
Not because of theme, or the art filmmaking, but because of the simplicity of the image.
— Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2023 -
Loni and Kjartan had loved the simplicity of waking up each day, walking with a goal.
— Francesca Street, CNN, 28 Apr. 2023 -
For that task, Philips employed the utmost of simplicity: luminous skin and a touch of gold on the eyelids.
— Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 7 July 2023 -
Many songs stretch past the five-minute mark and boast a suite of movements, conjuring the grandeur of an orchestra with the simplicity of a four-piece band.
— Grant Sharples, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2022 -
Because of the simplicity of the design and the low clock rate, the actual power draw ended up at 0.1 watts.
— Jeremy Reimer, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2022 -
Its essence thrives on simplicity, with each room boasting a stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea.
— Carine Lavache, ELLE, 21 July 2023 -
But their simplicity didn’t make them—or the artist’s process—any less exacting.
— Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 26 May 2023 -
This pen combines the technology of a 3D printer with the simplicity of a pen to create works of art that come to life.
— L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2023 -
Here’s how to up the simplicity — and lower the maintenance — of your garden.
— Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024 -
The simplicity of what Selar is set to achieve has taken even Galvagnon by surprise.
— Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024 -
At certain points, the now-defunct English band operated with the understanding that if a style enjoyed popularity or veered toward simplicity, the group would steer clear of it.
— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
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