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
If your soil is dense clay, add some compost to loosen it.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2025
That's because the deeper clays are often magnesium-rich, which tends to happen when water comes in contact with volcanic rocks or material with similar chemistry.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2025
The soils are predominantly sandy, especially in coastal areas and valleys, with some clay influence.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Metroplex recommendations, however, suggest less phosphorus (middle number of the analysis) or even all nitrogen such as ammonium sulfate applied to our alkaline black clay gumbo soils.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2025
That's because the deeper clays are often magnesium-rich, which tends to happen when water comes in contact with volcanic rocks or material with similar chemistry.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2025
The soils are predominantly sandy, especially in coastal areas and valleys, with some clay influence.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Metroplex recommendations, however, suggest less phosphorus (middle number of the analysis) or even all nitrogen such as ammonium sulfate applied to our alkaline black clay gumbo soils.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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Prayer draws us to God’s heart and that holy practice can shape us into people who can offer our best selves to this world.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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At various points, Ye did seem to be his old trenchant self.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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Their ultimate goal is to inspire students to take care of the planet, get outdoors, and appreciate the beauty of nature.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Green drenching is a technique for creating an area where the soul-soothing power of plants invites a deeper connection to nature and creates a sense of inner calm.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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As Season 4 got underway, Williams started sitting in on production meetings, tone meetings, concept meetings, and asking questions.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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The tone set by head coach Andy Reid and enforced by locker room leaders like Mahomes, Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones has made the Super Bowl the standard in Kansas City.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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His impact on the field was undeniable, and his personality off the field was infectious.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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My personality is colorful enough without tartans; let the suit merely contain it.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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