as in naive
lacking in sophistication
a simplistic belief in claims of the product's effectiveness simplistic thinking
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Recent Examples of simplistic
The ad is starkly different on purpose, and is the first step in a comprehensive rebrand of the 102-year-old automobile brand—which also includes swapping its distinctive leaping cat logo for a much more modern-feeling and simplistic font.
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
And in trying to make a simplistic case for railroading, the documentary skips over cultural nuances that could make for a more definitive account of the story.
—Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
The bag gained popularity due to its functionality, affordability, and simplistic design, making fashion accessible to a broader audience.
—Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
The platform is very similar to X but many users are drawn to the platform for its simplistic design that goes back to the basics that remind them of the old days of Twitter.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
And in trying to make a simplistic case for railroading, the documentary skips over cultural nuances that could make for a more definitive account of the story.
—Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
The bag gained popularity due to its functionality, affordability, and simplistic design, making fashion accessible to a broader audience.
—Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
The platform is very similar to X but many users are drawn to the platform for its simplistic design that goes back to the basics that remind them of the old days of Twitter.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplistic
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Mercifully, Newcastle came up against a Leicester side whose setup under Ruud van Nistelrooy was as naive as their defensive performance was pitiful.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Season 1 introduced Amina (Anjana Vasan), a naive but musically gifted nerd who joins the band Lady Parts to get closer to one member’s hunky brother.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Pay particular attention to Chapters 8 and 20, where Graham discusses the margin of safety concept and the simple but profound concept that buying a share of stock is actually owning part of a whole business.Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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That’s right—a process that can involve doctors’ visits, insurance claims, and out-of-pocket costs was as simple as buying Band-Aids or shampoo or batteries.Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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But worrying about making your space look too childish can be tricky.Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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All the Jingle Ladies by Beth Garrod After her parents went viral with an earworm of a Christmas song (and music video featuring her childish antics), Molly has been a true Grinch.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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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
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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 21 Dec. 2024.
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