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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
Through the 18th and into the 19th centuries, the Classical Revival house style represented a turn to simplicity after the lavish ornamentation of previous periods like French Rococo, and that clean austerity still has appeal today.
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Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Manuel drives this simplicity forward with his passion for giving back to his community.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Secondly, the industry has perpetuated a culture that values simplicity and tradition over modernization.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Minimalist cocktails will remain popular, focusing on simplicity while delivering complex flavors.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Manuel drives this simplicity forward with his passion for giving back to his community.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Secondly, the industry has perpetuated a culture that values simplicity and tradition over modernization.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Minimalist cocktails will remain popular, focusing on simplicity while delivering complex flavors.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for simplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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President-elect Donald J. Trump was set to meet with Republican senators in Washington on Wednesday, with those lawmakers hoping for clarity on his preferred strategy.—
Andrew Duehren,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The below conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere, players might enjoy body-replicating madness, brutal climbing simulators, and freewheeling adventure through a magical realist take on the Deep South.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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He is asked by RAF Group Captain Lionel Mandrake — a voice of reason in the madness — to recall the B-52 bombers that will end civilization.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2025
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It has also been adopted by non-Catholic Christians as a historic symbol of Christian unity and strength.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Jan. 2025
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Why Did These Artists Accept Invitations To Perform? Both Underwood and Village People stressed the need for unity in statements about their upcoming performances.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Weeks later, more insanity ensued, the 50th home run ball selling for $4.39 million at auction, the highest price ever paid for any ball in any sport.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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Germain, who teaches law at Syracuse University in New York, said that, given the weight of evidence, insanity is likely the only defense that will work.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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According to one lawyer, his client proved his innocence with a lie detector test.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The film captures the innocence and magic of childhood, brought to life through collaboration with Salaam Baalak Trust and the insights of NGOs such as the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation and Save the Children.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Bundy was referring to the Arctic Circle and far-northern regions of the globe, and asking whether geographic unity and climate uniformity were reflected in the similarity of challenges to public policies.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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Display manufacturers must position millions of microscopic LED chips with near-perfect accuracy and solve complex color uniformity issues that require thousands of calibration cycles.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Dec. 2024
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Corbet’s awkward forcing of his characters into his conceptual framework leads to absurdities and vulgarities—not least in the depiction of László’s first and only Black acquaintance, a laborer named Gordon (Isaach De Bankolé), as a heroin addict.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2025
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Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users The Game Awards 2024 Live Winners List, And Game Of The Year Such then is the delicate balance of accessibility and exclusivity, creativity and commerciality, genius and absurdity.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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Stiles and Carlino steer the proceedings away from melodrama and broad comedy, rooting the movie in balanced, honest sincerity.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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For three seasons in Laramie, Wyo., Allen heaved 75-yard bombs in practice, lived off Applebee’s and charmed teammates with his leadership style, a goofy sincerity and plenty of drinking games.—
Rustin Dodd,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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