as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
had the feeling that the natives were of a different clay than us and that neither side would ever understand the other
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Recent Examples of clay
Use Kaolin Clay Kaolin clay, often sold under the brand name Surround WP, is used by gardeners to protect fruit trees and other plants from pest pressure and intense sun.
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Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
Tech comes for classic charcoal cooking Kamado Joe’s Konnected Joe, released in 2023, has strapped upgrades onto its traditional kamado, a heavy clay vessel that naturally holds very consistent temperatures thanks to its excellent insulation.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
In honor of The Bear’s final season, Jono Pandolfi’s signature white and toasted clay dinnerware (featured in the fictional restaurant) is 15% off.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Most memorable is the adaptation of Twain’s Mysterious Stranger, a supernatural tale in which the personification of evil grants tiny clay people life, only to then confront them with great hardship.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
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Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
Tech comes for classic charcoal cooking Kamado Joe’s Konnected Joe, released in 2023, has strapped upgrades onto its traditional kamado, a heavy clay vessel that naturally holds very consistent temperatures thanks to its excellent insulation.
—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
In honor of The Bear’s final season, Jono Pandolfi’s signature white and toasted clay dinnerware (featured in the fictional restaurant) is 15% off.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Most memorable is the adaptation of Twain’s Mysterious Stranger, a supernatural tale in which the personification of evil grants tiny clay people life, only to then confront them with great hardship.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
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Herlop will self-release her follow-up to 2023’s Nekkuja on October 9.
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Audiologists generally recommend self-fitting over preset for that reason.
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The project has sparked outrage because of the location’s pristine nature and unique habitat that would be irreversibly devastated, according to environmentalists.
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But what Connecticut got was the top golfer in the world, at his very best at times, yet bitten in the end by the humbling nature of the most humbling of games.
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The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
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Available in 15 colors, the formula contains antioxidant vitamin C to prevent free radical damage, and features a convenient sponge applicator for smooth, precise application.
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Destinations that combine crystal-clear seas, warm sand tones and unspoilt scenery consistently stand out as the places people most dream about visiting.
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Navigation instructions are presented in plenty of time and with a confident tone.
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The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
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The result is a look that's fashion-forward and personality-filled, never overdone.
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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