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as in plainness
the quality or state of having a form or structure of few parts or elements
the machine was designed with a simplicity that should ensure ease of use by almost anyone
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as in clarity
clearness of expression
the simplicity of this poem is beautiful
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as in madness
lack of good sense or judgment
the stupefying simplicity of the generals who thought that war would be over in a month
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as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
answered the judge's questions with childlike simplicity
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Recent Examples of simplicity
Agrarian simplicity coincides with basic modern conveniences.
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
And there’s a kind of directness and simplicity, and everything is devoted to the action.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
And while ’80s fashion can easily veer into costume-like territory, the simplicity and effortless cool of Susan’s outfits wouldn’t look out of place today.
—Scarlett Harris, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
The ambiguity, the exaltation and sarcastic self-parody, the gloom alternating with a yearning for simplicity and even for redemption—all of that reflected the split consciousness of Jews who could never belong and turned revenge upon themselves.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
And there’s a kind of directness and simplicity, and everything is devoted to the action.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
And while ’80s fashion can easily veer into costume-like territory, the simplicity and effortless cool of Susan’s outfits wouldn’t look out of place today.
—Scarlett Harris, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
The ambiguity, the exaltation and sarcastic self-parody, the gloom alternating with a yearning for simplicity and even for redemption—all of that reflected the split consciousness of Jews who could never belong and turned revenge upon themselves.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
Noun
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Letters may be edited for length and clarity, and may be published in any medium.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From the foothills of the Berkshires arises a venerable strain of American madness, the poetry of hokum—the old weird America of medicine shows and travelling circuses and carnivals.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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The chaos has Americans and the world wondering whether there’s a method behind the apparent madness.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the 11th largest city in the nation, Fort Worth has the resources and potential to shape a future based on unity and progress.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Defense officials have directed military forces to scrub websites of diversity, equity, and inclusion references and to remove from military academy libraries literature and history books that the administration deems harmful to unity.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 Apr. 2025
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Superior Court Judge Guy P. Ryan ruled last week that Elkins did kill her children, but was not guilty by reason of insanity, the Ashbury Park Press reported.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The court ruled that although Elkins did kill her children, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity, the outlet and NBC10 Philadelphia reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Bernadette Rianne off-the-shoulder taffeta gown $1,135 NET-A-PORTER This voluminous, off-the shoulder taffeta gown is out of a fairytale in the best way, the sweetness and innocence it exudes is most unique.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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He was exonerated after the Missouri Supreme Court found clear and convincing evidence of his innocence.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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Establishing this uniformity opens a world of possibilities, including: • Benchmarking performance: Compare individual business locations or regions to identify high performers and areas needing improvement.—
David Earl,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Brightness uniformity is claimed to be 95%, and laser speckles are reduced by up to 97%.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the film, like many of her roles, highlights the absurdity of such divisive social dynamics.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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But cuteness adds a touch of whimsical absurdity that further defangs the power hungry.—
Yii-Jan Lin,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shifting ground Economic and supply chain experts note that the sincerity of Trump's tariff rates remains uncertain, with many expecting them to be lowered based on negotiations between the Trump administration and individual countries.—
Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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While men and women exhibit similar frequencies in over-apologizing, the habit can undermine professional authority and dilute the sincerity of genuine apologies.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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