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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Recent Examples of clay
The finds included ceramic pieces, glass bottles and clay tobacco pipes, plus a cooper's adze, barrel heads and staves.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Altitudes range from 400-700m and contain varying quantities of volcanic tuff and calcareous clays.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The tequila daisy cocktail, served in a clay cantarito cup smudged with sumac salt, is piquant with ancho verde, mellowed with summer strawberry.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
While the majority of soils here are clay and limestone, some vineyards possess a type of flint called silex that is responsible for the mineral character of the region’s Sauvignon Blanc.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Altitudes range from 400-700m and contain varying quantities of volcanic tuff and calcareous clays.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The tequila daisy cocktail, served in a clay cantarito cup smudged with sumac salt, is piquant with ancho verde, mellowed with summer strawberry.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
While the majority of soils here are clay and limestone, some vineyards possess a type of flint called silex that is responsible for the mineral character of the region’s Sauvignon Blanc.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
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The Curv 2 Pro retains its predecessor's striking white finish and curved base station, while increasing its vacuum and mopping power and adding versatility to its self-lifting wheels.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Avoid arrest and self-deport now using the CBP Home App.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Golden generations are, almost by nature, generally followed by a less impressive one.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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By learning from nature’s most flexible swimmer, the octopus, researchers hope to overcome these challenges and make underwater machines more capable, adaptable, and sustainable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the women’s version is on sale in select colors as well.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Similar to the leadoff batter beginning with a home run in baseball, the senior setter/right-side hitter believes that an ace sets a certain tone in volleyball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The color scheme of soft moss greens, neutral tones, muted blues, rusts, and ochres speaks to the surrounding landscape.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the personalities of Chesley’s siblings — her surviving twin sister Chatham, and twin boys Chance and Cheston, who all turned three on July 28 — have flourished.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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