How to Use simple in a Sentence

simple

adjective
  • The melody is very simple.
  • The camera is simple to use.
  • I'm a simple farmer just trying to make a living.
  • There are three simple steps to follow.
  • Relaxing on the beach and watching the sunset is one of life's simple pleasures.
  • He enjoys the simple pleasure of spending time with his wife and kids after work.
  • Don't go into too much detail in the report. Just keep it simple and to the point.
  • The answer is really quite simple.
  • The solution to the problem was relatively simple.
  • Edmund Dante is sort of a very simple man to start with.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Choose from black or white and leave it open over a simple tank, or do the French tuck with a pair of jeans.
    Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The Hatch Rest Go is simple to use with just three buttons.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The new movie feels too simple for him, a thriller with only vengeance on its brain.
    Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Cleaning the tank was simple and can be done with a washcloth and dish soap.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Offset all the glamour with a simple white tank top and wide-leg leather pants.
    Jake Smith, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Next to his fiancée, Bongiovi posed and snapped the adorable pic in a white button-down shirt and simple chain.
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The math is even simpler for Democrats, who need only hang on to the Senate or flip a couple of seats in the House to block all of Youngkin’s plans.
    Teo Armus, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Pair them with dresses, jeans, joggers, or shorts and a simple T-shirt or tank.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The large print and auto-locking blade make this tape measure fast and simple to use.
    Anabelle Weissinger, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2023
  • The black heart emoji is a simple heart emoji that is the color black instead of the usual red.
    Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 12 July 2023
  • Both of these need only a simple side or two to finish out the plate, and this fried cabbage would be the ideal pair.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The simple batter is spread on top of the bean layer and then baked until it is puffed, golden-brown and set in the center.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The answer is simple: They were named after Paul Wieduwilt and his wife, Sharon, who live on land adjoining the site.
    Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to maintain health.
    Rebecca Rakowitz, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
  • But the steps and products to achieve it were incredibly simple.
    Meg Hemphill, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The timeless and simple design pairs well with just about any tablescape, and care is easy—just pop the utensils in the dishwasher.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
  • This somewhat simple, unassuming grill turned out to be the sleeper in our test.
    Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Perfect to keep around the house or to serve at a party, bake these pecan tassies for a treat that's as simple as a cookie and as decadent as a pie.
    Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
  • But the judge ruled that such a short, simple phrase could not be monopolized by any one lyricist.
    Bill Donahue, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2023
  • That listless feeling can be significantly more harmful to the bottom line than a simple skills gap.
    Jane Thier, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024

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