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as in plainness
the quality or state of having a form or structure of few parts or elements
the machine was designed with a simplicity that should ensure ease of use by almost anyone
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as in clarity
clearness of expression
the simplicity of this poem is beautiful
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as in madness
lack of good sense or judgment
the stupefying simplicity of the generals who thought that war would be over in a month
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as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
answered the judge's questions with childlike simplicity
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Recent Examples of simplicity
The usefulness of an index like BMI lies in its simplicity—a quick calculation produces a single number that gives a benchmark for health.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
The simplicity of the white tones creates a bright, open feel while the geometric patterns of the beams add dimension and interest.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Though limited in services like in-room dining, the cost-effective hotel prioritizes simplicity over luxury.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
For bags that prioritize simplicity with minimal frills on the inside, consider Leatherology’s Framed Toiletry Bag.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
The simplicity of the white tones creates a bright, open feel while the geometric patterns of the beams add dimension and interest.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Though limited in services like in-room dining, the cost-effective hotel prioritizes simplicity over luxury.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
For bags that prioritize simplicity with minimal frills on the inside, consider Leatherology’s Framed Toiletry Bag.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for length and clarity.Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ford, in what only can be described a bout of corporate madness, kept them.Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Medusa was known in ancient Greece for petrifying anyone who dared to look her in the eye, and has been seen as a personification of madness.Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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For those of us who lead, innovate, and inspire in business or any other field, this overlapping celebration provides a powerful metaphor for unity and collaboration—values that are more critical today than ever.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The number two signifies duality and calls for unity, Jenn King, cosmic numerologist, tells USA TODAY.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Read more Luigi Mangione case has 'Highest risk' of jury nullification—legal analyst Will Luigi Mangione's insanity defense work?David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Einstein never said that the definition of insanity was doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results.Erik Sherman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect has maintained his innocence, claiming the case is politically motivated against him.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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In his first on-camera interview in nearly 20 years, Scott Peterson maintains his innocence in the 2002 murder of his wife, Laci, and their unborn child.Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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For centuries Champagne producers set large crops, harvested unripe fruit and bolstered their lackadaisical vineyard efforts by adding copious amounts of sugar (dosage), with uniformity and consistency being the goal.Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Rickey had his own ethic in a sport that so often upholds uniformity and decorum as sacred.Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Some bills memorably illustrated the absurdity of a system that turns ordinary mishaps into extraordinary revenues.Elisabeth Rosenthal, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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For me, at least, the best part of the sketch is all of the wordless expressions taking in the absurdity of everything.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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There are reasons to doubt the sincerity of HTS’s moderate turn.Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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