simplistic

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Recent Examples of simplistic In the absence of more accurate data, Israeli intelligence officers routinely used a simplistic model to estimate the number of civilians who might be killed in an airstrike, according to 17 soldiers and officials. Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024 To me, this is at best simplistic and at worst misleading. Jc Gaillard, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 The concept’s artfully simplistic cabin uses both brass and fine, lightweight veneers of travertine stone. Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024 The new look is appealing and simplistic in a sophisticated, typically Scandinavian way. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for simplistic 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplistic
Adjective
  • By my naive estimation, our home sat at least three blocks south of the street no wildfire could realistically cross in any event other than the biblical apocalypse.
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Zelensky called it naive to say Putin wants to finish the war, and urged Trump to demonstrate strength in any talks with the Russian leader.
    Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.
    Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Start the New Year with simple PDF editing and management with this PDF Reader Pro lifetime subscription, now just $24.97 until the end of today, January 12, at 11:59 p.m.
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Adjective
  • But the fanbases of those games are not buying it, and have undergone a campaign to embarrass Musk as much as possible about his claims, dragging him into childish internet fights.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Editor’s picks Bad Bunny can’t help but revel in the childish joy of being back home, and the euphoric title track sums this feeling up.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • For anyone who thinks a pair of headphones aimed at drummers might be a bit unsophisticated and possibly a little brutal, nothing could be further from the truth.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Initially hesitant to accept her help, Chadwick warms to his TA thanks to her anxious but dedicated work ethic, as well as her flare for debate — a notable turn from the somewhat unsophisticated nature of Ronald’s relationship with Cecile in the 1999 film.
    Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024

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“Simplistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplistic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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