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 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.
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Megan Sauer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
Instead of a clay tablet, the system utilizes an inexpensive polymer film composed of sulfur and a chemical compound known as dicyclopentadiene.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Powered by pink clay and charcoal, Amika Reset Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil gently absorbs impurities while soothing with a refreshing menthol tingle that takes wash day to luxurious new heights.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
The type of soil—sandy, clay, peat, silt, loamy, or chalky or a mixture–will influence if the nutrients stay in the soil or go past the root line.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Megan Sauer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
Instead of a clay tablet, the system utilizes an inexpensive polymer film composed of sulfur and a chemical compound known as dicyclopentadiene.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Powered by pink clay and charcoal, Amika Reset Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil gently absorbs impurities while soothing with a refreshing menthol tingle that takes wash day to luxurious new heights.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
The type of soil—sandy, clay, peat, silt, loamy, or chalky or a mixture–will influence if the nutrients stay in the soil or go past the root line.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Two of the Chiefs’ 2023 postseason opponents, the Miami Dolphins and 49ers, were shells of their former selves this year and missed the playoffs.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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La Mer's Deep Purifying Mask is the indulgence your inner bougie self will be over the moon for.Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by the elegance and strength of bamboo forests, the tower integrates biophilic principles to create an indoor-outdoor sanctuary, fostering well-being and connection to nature.Perennial Holdings Contributor, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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This shift is inspired by a growing desire for homes that feel grounded and connected to nature, a counterbalance to the sterility of minimalist trends.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
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When exposed, people with a gluten allergy may experience an itchy rash or hives, often red (slightly darker or lighter depending on skin tone) and inflamed.7 Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic skin condition caused by celiac disease.Daniel More, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would give states the power to challenge federal immigration policies and require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, setting a new tone on immigration as Donald Trump enters the White House.Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Most genes influence many facets of our being—our health, our physical traits, our personality—and only a fraction of those interactions have been investigated.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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There are a raft of confirmation hearings this week for several Trump Cabinet nominees, including Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality whom Trump has nominated for defense secretary.Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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