How to Use simplicity in a Sentence

simplicity

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  • People like the simplicity of the instructions.
  • The thing that struck me most was the simplicity of it all.
    — Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
  • These Pro routers and nodes come with the same simplicity as the Eero 6 system.
    — Gear Team, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2022
  • Her poems might have seemed simple, but the simplicity was a trick of the eye and ear.
    — Emily Langer, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2023
  • That kind of simplicity, my friends, is what a smart home should feel like.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 16 July 2023
  • The simplicity of the stone vase is the ideal pairing against the luscious greenery of the faux plant’s silk leaves.
    — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
  • Love the style, the color, and the simplicity of assembly!
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Many of the best wordless picture books pursue an idea of the purest simplicity: the wave is big, the ball is lost, the wolf is scary (or lost).
    — Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The simplicity of his vocals and the guitar give room for the magical lyrics to shine.
    — Tamara Fuentes, Seventeen, 9 Jan. 2023
  • The overall simplicity of her beauty look made the dress stand out.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Level’s pitch is simplicity, a smart lock that doesn’t look like a smart lock.
    — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2023
  • And one thing's for certain — in The Menu and in real-life kitchens — simplicity always wins.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Theo smiled at the simplicity of the plan, and then a terrible coldness poured over her heart at the thought of Jane catching them.
    — Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • But the catchphrase, both thanks to and in spite of its deceptive simplicity, has stuck.
    — Mary Hui, Quartz, 3 Oct. 2022
  • This look from Kule gets it just right with lightness and simplicity.
    — Jaimie Potters, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Nov. 2022
  • In fact, says Kerr, the genius of those songs is their lyrical simplicity.
    — Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 22 Dec. 2022
  • There are no jets or heated elements, but the beauty of this tub is in the simplicity of it.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The simplicity and beauty of hot air balloons lit up at dusk is not to be overlooked.
    — Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • How To Cook Ramps With ramps, the secret to cooking success is in simplicity.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Not because of theme, or the art filmmaking, but because of the simplicity of the image.
    — Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2023
  • Loni and Kjartan had loved the simplicity of waking up each day, walking with a goal.
    — Francesca Street, CNN, 28 Apr. 2023
  • For that task, Philips employed the utmost of simplicity: luminous skin and a touch of gold on the eyelids.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 7 July 2023
  • Many songs stretch past the five-minute mark and boast a suite of movements, conjuring the grandeur of an orchestra with the simplicity of a four-piece band.
    — Grant Sharples, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Its essence thrives on simplicity, with each room boasting a stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea.
    — Carine Lavache, ELLE, 21 July 2023
  • But their simplicity didn’t make them—or the artist’s process—any less exacting.
    — Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 26 May 2023
  • This pen combines the technology of a 3D printer with the simplicity of a pen to create works of art that come to life.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Here’s how to up the simplicity — and lower the maintenance — of your garden.
    — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
  • The simplicity of its appeal and its supreme wearability might lead you to think that this is the end of the story.
    — Mark Holgate, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2024
  • Hinoki, when smelled in its purest form, is actually quite rich, but Roux wanted the scent to maintain a simplicity and lightness, much like the forest itself.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Embrace the timeless charm and simplicity of a traditional shower curtain.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024

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