1
as in simplicity
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
the simpleness of the villagers was so disarming that she temporarily abandoned her natural cynicism
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as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
his sweetness was more important to them than his simpleness
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as in naiveté
readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence
there's a good-hearted simpleness about her that makes her easy prey for scams
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simpleness
Noun
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But the simplicity of the sequence of events — Smith’s shot perfectly careening off the side of the rim and Şengün’s subsequent positioning for the putback — was indicative of Houston’s rebounding prowess.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025 -
But over time, in some cities, New York among them, the totemic simplicity of a man eating a steak fell out of fashion, replaced by more heterogeneous modes of conspicuous connoisseurship: nouvelle cuisine, the auteur-chef tasting menu, the thousand-dollar omakase, the members-only supper club.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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The high-pressure ridge will build in thickness along the South Bay on Tuesday, and areas near San Jose are expected to top out at 87 degrees.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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This material is often a higher-end plastic that focuses on thickness and rigidity while having a more textured top when compared to ABS.—
Henri Robbins,
WIRED,
24 Mar. 2025
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However, O’Neill Burke said the office’s position on issuing certificates of innocence has shifted.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Pitino maintained his innocence throughout that scandal, which included allegations that Adidas representatives funneled $100,000 to the family of a Louisville recruit.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Trump has indulged in overly optimistic rhetoric about Moscow’s sincerity, and questions about his true aims linger.—
Christopher S. Chivvis,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
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The pair’s smiles—seemingly so warm just moments prior—now appear painfully, alarmingly, pasted on, throwing their earlier sincerity into question.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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Zoning allows a maximum density of 35 units per acre (or 225 to 260 units), such as with four- or five-story apartment buildings.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
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The higher the density, the harder the ball, and the better the performance for the seasoned golfer who has mastered control of his or her swing.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Ok, the seven regional trains were just travelling stupidity on my part.—
David Rae,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The blatant stupidity of what is being done by our country‘s executive leadership is staggering.—
Lisa P. Rimland,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Simpleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simpleness. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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