1
as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through
mountain streams with water of incredible clarity
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2
as in simplicity
clearness of expression
this explanation of the greenhouse effect is a marvel of clarity
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Recent Examples of clarity
Letters may be edited for length and clarity, and may be published in any medium.
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The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
However, doing so requires clarity of purpose and a willingness to embrace the messy, often frustrating, process of building international consensus.
—Gyunduz Mamedov, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
The public may even be seeking more clarity outside of government by the time the report is released, as Jenks' and Dewey's analysis suggested that Trump's executive orders seem to contradict each other at times.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 10 Feb. 2025
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The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
However, doing so requires clarity of purpose and a willingness to embrace the messy, often frustrating, process of building international consensus.
—Gyunduz Mamedov, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
The public may even be seeking more clarity outside of government by the time the report is released, as Jenks' and Dewey's analysis suggested that Trump's executive orders seem to contradict each other at times.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarity
Noun
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But the big reveal, designed to promote President Donald Trump’s new culture of transparency, fell flat.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Irving, a character with more transparency than Seth, also has been seen wearing a leather jacket in a few key moments.—
Glenys Johnson,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The sandals also earn high marks for their simplicity and versatility.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Phase 4: Making photo selects and designing the story Given the photographs' profound presence, our design approach prioritized intentional restraint and simplicity, aiming to create a supportive framework that would elevate the content.—
Caroline Newton,
Bon Appétit,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The low-profile scissor keys feel nice to type on, and there's a convenient shortcut row for functions like volume, screen brightness, emoji, and more.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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The golden yellow hue injects energy and brightness to entryways, kitchens, and social spaces, and layering it with the cool, crisp white hue makes for a fresh and airy color scheme perfect for spring.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His eyes reveal a precociousness and a lucidity that's there, but his motor function doesn't exist.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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His eyes reveal a lucidity, but his motor function doesn’t exist.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2025
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Fellow Broward County native Jordan Lyle showed flashes of brilliance as a freshman last year, rushing for 400 yards and four touchdowns on 54 carries.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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Male competition, the divine mystery of creative brilliance, the fickleness of popularity: All play a part in Amadeus, although that shouldn’t discount how funny this film is, too.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Clarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarity. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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