as in tones
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 clays
Altitudes range from 400-700m and contain varying quantities of volcanic tuff and calcareous clays.
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Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
These clays can be used in construction to reduce the weight of concrete, improve thermal comfort in slabs, and even in gardening, turning a problematic coastal waste into a valuable, eco-friendly resource.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
These clays can be used in construction to reduce the weight of concrete, improve thermal comfort in slabs, and even in gardening, turning a problematic coastal waste into a valuable, eco-friendly resource.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clays
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Minimalism doesn’t have to mean all-white walls or capsule wardrobes in neutral tones.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The sunscreen comes in two shade options at Amazon (for fair-to-medium or deeper skin tones) and avoids all the typical, less-than-ideal attributes of comparable beauty buys.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 2025
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That’s what Trinny London’s ethos is all about — creating products and experiences that empower our customers to feel their best selves.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Many other animals also present different selves to different members of their communities.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are plenty of opportunities for method dressing or showing off their personalities.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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While most of us seek connection, high-conflict personalities often approach relationships as opportunities to win or control others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Two games in, though, the Packers have passed both tests with flying colors.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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State constitutions likewise entrenched robust jury rights.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Courts from Pakistan to Uganda have held that sedition laws violate their constitutions.—
Stephen Townley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Clays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clays. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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