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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
Their building of the groove is a lesson in simplicity and profundity, the whole greater than its parts.
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Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
In the interim, businesses should closely monitor these state-level developments and advocate for further reforms that promote simplicity, fairness, and competition—while balancing the need for reliable state revenue streams.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The magic comes from the simplicity, consistency and community, said Russ Jefferys, the chief executive of Parkrun.
—Talya Minsberg, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Through his simplicity and consistency, Ikola created a hockey dynasty in Edina.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2025
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Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
In the interim, businesses should closely monitor these state-level developments and advocate for further reforms that promote simplicity, fairness, and competition—while balancing the need for reliable state revenue streams.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The magic comes from the simplicity, consistency and community, said Russ Jefferys, the chief executive of Parkrun.
—Talya Minsberg, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Through his simplicity and consistency, Ikola created a hockey dynasty in Edina.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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The Cancer full moon on the 13th may bring clarity around your finances or self-worth, showing you where adjustments are needed.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2025
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The process, called subjective refraction, involves the patient comparing lens options while their eye's focusing system and brain interpret the clarity of each one.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Amid the madness and tension of the most recent presidential-election campaign, a wild form of clickbait video started flying around the political internet.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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That includes hunting and other kinds of macho madness that Blake rebels against, a divide that never really got healed and a father/son bond that was completely broken when Grady simply disappeared.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2025
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This collective effort, supported by the Producers Branch of the Academy, the PGA, and the Producer Program at the Sundance Institute, also demonstrates the power of unity in our community.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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But his opening week has done much to dispel the greater fear from Ukraine and its allies that Trump preferred coziness with Putin to NATO’s unity.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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This insanity aside, allowing states to override federal enforcement priorities guarantees that the federal government will have to release or fail to arrest serious criminals to make way for peaceful people targeted by states with aggressive attorneys general.—
David J Bier,
Orange County Register,
19 Jan. 2025
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Toward the end of his frenetic set, though, DaBaby doubled down on the insanity.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2025
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Attorneys for Michael Madigan opened their final bid to persuade jurors of his innocence by hearkening back to a memorable nickname for the former speaker: the Sphinx.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Teni, just 2 years old at the time, was forced to witness the appalling scene unfold through a lens of innocence.—
Kyle Eustice,
SPIN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Ben Stiller directs six of those entries (notably, the first and final three) with an unsettling symmetry; balancing and unbalancing compositions in order to undercut the inherent comforts of routine and uniformity.—
Erin Strecker,
IndieWire,
3 Jan. 2025
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The shift in mindset, then, should be away from yearning for uniformity and toward embracing the patchwork as part of a vibrant, ever-changing ecosystem.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes,
1 Nov. 2024
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Winner: While o1 Pro made a good showing, the sheer wild absurdity of the DeepSeek R1 response won us over.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Real Housewives franchise started as a modest examination into the absurdities of the quotidian lives of the upper class — a little bit Desperate Housewives, a little bit Laguna Beach, with a lot of glam in between.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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Min walks off after becoming convinced Chris doesn’t see a future with him (Yang plays his character’s sadness and disappointment in himself with touching sincerity) and Lee feels betrayed after an unforeseen development comes to light, the result of a drunken evening.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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The orange represents success, determination, and creativity while the blue stands for trust, loyalty, and sincerity and strength.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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