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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
Francis, who scaled back rules for papal funeral rites a year ago, made sure his own service and burial reflected that same message of simplicity − breaking from tradition even in death.
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Susan Miller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The simplicity is what makes these movements so effective.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
And, yeah, just leaning into some songs that feel in some ways a mixture of simplicity and exploratory.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
The simplicity of his resting place follows the express request made by Francis in his will.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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Susan Miller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The simplicity is what makes these movements so effective.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
And, yeah, just leaning into some songs that feel in some ways a mixture of simplicity and exploratory.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
The simplicity of his resting place follows the express request made by Francis in his will.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for simplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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With increasing adoption in legal, compliance and healthcare, Claude is emerging as the ethical AI of choice — especially where clarity, not creativity, wins the day.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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Liam Twomey got his teeth into the Marvel Comics-style madness of Real Madrid’s ‘El Loco’, Antonio Rudiger (above).—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The madness in the auditoriums has understandably irked theater operators and unsuspecting patrons, especially when one attendee brought a live chicken into a showing.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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With a focus on inclusivity and national unity, these celebrations will bring together communities, organizations, and individuals to reflect on the nation’s journey while looking ahead to the next chapter of its history.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Trump says federal laws already protect Americans from discrimination, and that DEI policies undermine national unity, and the traditional American values of hard work and individual achievement.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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Dominguez has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to killing two people and grievously wounding a third over the space of five days in April and May 2023.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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However, on April 18, a judge in Fulton County Superior Court dropped the charges against Calabrese-Lewis, ordering that she should be declared not guilty by reason of insanity, citing her mental illness, according to the filing obtained by PEOPLE.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Sara successfully rescues her son Josh after proving her innocence at the end of Exterritorial.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Despite serving only five days of a five-month sentence, Smollett has maintained his innocence.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
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This effort, a 10-day observation eyeing the constellation Tucana, revealed thousands more distant galaxies, confirming the universe's uniformity on a large scale.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Railroads need uniformity to operate as smoothly and efficiently as possible to move the goods that move the economy.—
Glenn G. Lammi,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Part of what makes Robinson’s Netflix show so consistently hilarious is the way his characters double down on the wrong reaction, turn minor fixations into all-consuming obsessions, escalate their anger to overthrow a situation’s over-the-top absurdity.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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Travel & Experiences First look: Universal’s Epic Universe gives Disney theme parks a run for their money April 9, 2025 There’s occasionally an absurdity in interactive fiction.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2025
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This post contains details about The Righteous Gemstones series finale episode ‘That Man of God May Be Complete’ The end is here, and Danny McBride is bidding farewell to The Righteous Gemstones with his signature absurdist brand of comedy, plus a rare dash of sincerity.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Perhaps what immortalizes their legacy is not the absence of friction, but the sincerity of his love.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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