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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
That simplicity, the authors suggest, may translate into devices that are easier to fabricate and maintain while still delivering speed and accuracy.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Instead, the beauty of TARS lies in its simplicity.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That description is a bit vague though gives a sense of the simplicity of the interior.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
This upgrade is built for gamers who want simplicity without sacrificing speed.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Instead, the beauty of TARS lies in its simplicity.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That description is a bit vague though gives a sense of the simplicity of the interior.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
This upgrade is built for gamers who want simplicity without sacrificing speed.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for simplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Instead of clarity and professionalism, the focus is on hype.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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To give you an idea of this madness, take a look at the photo at the top.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … DAVID MARCUS – Progressive madness killed Charlie Kirk, a once-in-a-generation leader.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The naturalness bias is deeply ingrained in Kennedy’s MAHA campaign, which aims to improve public health by returning to a more natural lifestyle.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
11 Aug. 2025
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In the end, whether this designation strengthens national unity or deepens cultural divides will depend less on what the law says and more on how the nation chooses to live it out.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Jewish state is built on values of mutual responsibility and unity.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Those members of Bachelor Nation who aren't familiar with the #MomTok insanity will have several months to get up to speed, as Paul's season of The Bachelorette will not premiere until 2026.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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She was later extradited from South Korea in 2022, PEOPLE previously reported, and has since pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and is pursuing an insanity defense.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The claims led to Rocky’s arrest and widespread headlines, but the rapper maintained his innocence.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Patterson, who maintained her innocence throughout the trial and said the poisonings were accidental, has 28 days to appeal her sentence.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Malaysia's federation demonstrates that diversity strengthens systems more than uniformity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are lots of big, spooky spaces and the uniformity means anyone in a habit could be a threat.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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But coming from Alexander Karp, the CEO and cofounder of Palantir Technologies, this concern-trolling about a growing censoriousness in ‘the culture’ feels almost intentional in its absurdity.—
Book Marks
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The result is an absurdity that can elicit instinctual laughter at the grossest imagery imaginable.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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