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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
For a country exhausted by notifications, that simplicity has become its own selling point.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Despite its simplicity, the Slate Truck provides a comfortable and quiet driving experience.
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Sara Lacey,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Even the relatively straightforward vegetable dishes, like the carrots with yogurt and pistachios, are remarkable in their fresh simplicity.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The appeal of the rule is its simplicity.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Despite its simplicity, the Slate Truck provides a comfortable and quiet driving experience.
—
Sara Lacey,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Even the relatively straightforward vegetable dishes, like the carrots with yogurt and pistachios, are remarkable in their fresh simplicity.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The appeal of the rule is its simplicity.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for simplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
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To understand why men might have adopted a clothing system that prioritized plainness and conformity over color and change, this book investigates the gradual crystallization of this civic uniform of masculinity.
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Matthew Arnold, in the 19th century, famously said the qualities of Homer are the plainness, the rapidity, and the nobility.
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They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.
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This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
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In the midst of the final stretch of World Cup madness, here are eight shows happening in Kansas City in July.
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Either Cody or Gunther wins because Sami gets screwed; Zayn will then further descend into madness and attack someone after the bell.
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As a national icon, the Natural Bridge served as a quiet, Emersonian rebuke to Europe’s militaristic triumphal arches, reinforcing the naturalness of American democracy.
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That ease and naturalness are paramount to Copeland.
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This unity of purpose is amplified by a newly uniform soundscape.
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The blender, like the writer, is searching for complementarity, for the moment when diversity becomes unity, when differences become harmony.
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Piggott was found not guilty by reason of insanity in a trial held a year later.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling for the impeachment of the Miami-Dade judge who acquitted a woman by reason of insanity in the 2021 death of her 15-month-old daughter, arguing the ruling threatens public safety.
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Through a statement released via a spokesperson, Carvalho maintained his innocence amid the federal investigation.
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After his release, Weger attempted to get a new trial for Oetting's murder, sticking to his claims of innocence.
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Generally, Nothing manages to balance Android's best parts with its need for aesthetic uniformity.
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The visual uniformity of men’s suits is especially notable when compared with the history of women’s dress over the same time period.
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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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