as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
had the feeling that the natives were of a different clay than us and that neither side would ever understand the other
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Acquired: 2023 draft Brandon Winokur was raw clay when the Twins took him in the third round of the 2023 draft and handed him a double-slot $1.5 million signing bonus to bypass college, but the 6-6 shortstop/center fielder has turned his tools into production ahead of schedule.
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Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The distinctive color of the clay used in construction lent its name to our last stop on the tour, White House Ruin.
—Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
In some places, red soils comprised of calcareous clay are rich in iron oxides that lend a bright red color as well as impressive weight and structure to the wines.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The studio charges $51 for an 8-inch pasta bowl, which is made from about $1 worth of clay, but far more in labor expenses, says Pandolfi, who declined to share the company’s overall profit margins.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
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Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The distinctive color of the clay used in construction lent its name to our last stop on the tour, White House Ruin.
—Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
In some places, red soils comprised of calcareous clay are rich in iron oxides that lend a bright red color as well as impressive weight and structure to the wines.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The studio charges $51 for an 8-inch pasta bowl, which is made from about $1 worth of clay, but far more in labor expenses, says Pandolfi, who declined to share the company’s overall profit margins.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
Noun
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But once the horse was returned to Joseph last summer, the horse blossomed back to his old self.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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In other words, the Ali that takes over for a while is the embodiment of his worst self.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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The open-source nature of Janus Pro enhances its accessibility, allowing a broader user base to experiment and innovate without significant financial barriers.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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The freak nature of Scheffler’s injury was not lost on some of his fellow professionals.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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That intro establishes a mildly mysterious tone for a piece about a familiar conundrum.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Parton added a contrasting tone, wearing a white jacket with three-quarter length sleeves, sharp lapels, a plunging neckline and gold button accents on the cuffs and running down the front placket atop a bow detailing at the base of the piece.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Read on for your Bachelor personality predictions, according to the cosmos Comments The power of the flower is in... the stars?—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Spaces brimming with personality that feels intentional and curated, as opposed to chaotic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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