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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
Or, to be more precise, Marclay’s execution reveals that the concept contains unforeseeable complexity underlying its simplicity.
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The variety here is further hamstrung by a vocal approach dominated by a directness that can ping as simplicity.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Its competitive edge lies in the simplicity and breadth of its platform — securing workloads across all major clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) without friction.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
One single payment One of the main advantages of debt consolidation is the simplicity of just one payment each month.
—Ashley Donohoe, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The variety here is further hamstrung by a vocal approach dominated by a directness that can ping as simplicity.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Its competitive edge lies in the simplicity and breadth of its platform — securing workloads across all major clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) without friction.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
One single payment One of the main advantages of debt consolidation is the simplicity of just one payment each month.
—Ashley Donohoe, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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This article has been updated with additional information and a headline revised for clarity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Financial teams can build stronger relationships by prioritizing clarity, empathy and proactive communication.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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With so many frequent flier programs to choose from, is there a method to the madness?—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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The scene only lasts about 20 seconds, but captures the madness Poheler and Jones describe, especially in a shot of Offerman bucking Poehler around as if by a bull.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Acheampong, 30, a Savannah College of Art and Design graduate student whose parents are from Ghana, wanted to create an image that represented unity among those of African heritage in his community.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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But their Democratic family unity has shown serious signs of fracture in the past year, notably due to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s promotion of anti-vaccine messages and his decision to endorse Donald Trump as president and to join his administration.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Without it, the dancers might not have known the insanity of their current moment.—
Philip Tinari,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Smith’s attorneys argued that he should be found not guilty by reason of insanity, records show.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
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Littlejohn maintained his innocence, though, claiming that his co-conspirator Glenn Bethany pulled the trigger.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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In November, Barrientos-Quintana — who always maintained his innocence and was never linked to the crime by any physical evidence — walked out of prison.—
Jessica Lussenhop,
ProPublica,
29 Mar. 2025
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The British royal further accessorized her look with a pair of black gloves, which coordinated with her turtleneck, boots and handbag, drawing the entire look together for precise uniformity with a hint of utilitarian sensibility.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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However, while the European Commission is striving for uniformity in cross-border VAT reporting, the fate of existing domestic compliance obligations—such as SAF-T (Standard Audit File for Tax) and real-time reporting—remains unclear.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Pope Francis Reflects on Illness, Calls War 'Absurd' as Recovery Progresses Pope Francis said in a letter published Tuesday that his lengthy illness has given him greater clarity on the absurdity of war, renewing his call for diplomacy and stronger international institutions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The collection reveals how his seemingly simple line evolved into a profound artistic language capable of expressing both the gravity and the absurdity of peacetime and war.—
Françoise Mouly,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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That’s been evident for a few weeks, but even Wells questioned Boone’s sincerity when the manager first approached him with the idea of batting first.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Bali observes Nyepi with absolute sincerity as even the island’s airport shuts down.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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