simplicity

noun

sim-ˈpli-sə-tē How to pronounce simplicity (audio)
Definition of simplicitynext
1
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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3
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 But, as with most aspects of Frost’s persona, his simplicity was a pose, an act, one that concealed its opposite. — Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025 Krieger said users should be able to turn the hybrid option on or off for simplicity. — Kate Rooney, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025 The feats of flying are thrilling enough, but the show’s best special effects have a beautiful simplicity. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Initially, the app focused on simplicity, offering basic filters and a chronological feed. — Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for simplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
  1. clarity
  2. madness
  3. unity
  4. insanity
  5. innocence
  6. uniformity
  7. absurdity
  8. sincerity
Noun
  • Fox News' Bartiromo asked the president whether the uncertainty over tariffs — which many economist say is causing stocks to slump — will continue or if there will be clarity for businesses.
    — Luke Garrett, NPR, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Our conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
    — David Remnick, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of clarity
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  • So, which teams have a chance to jump in the seedings, and which are concerned with making the road ahead more difficult when the madness begins?
    — Tyler Small, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The madness begins early this week in Nashville when the 2025 SEC Tournament kicks off with a battle between the No. 16 South Carolina Gamecocks and the No. 9 Arkansas Razorbacks.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of madness
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  • The fissure shattered the message of unity Democrats were hoping to convey coming out of their annual strategy retreat this week.
    — Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The House passed the bill earlier this week, largely on party lines, and the unity on the GOP side may have caught Democratic leaders off guard.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of unity
Noun
  • Despite his confession, Moseley pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity at the trial for Kitty's slaying.
    — Jessica Sager, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Smith’s attorneys argued that he should be found not guilty by reason of insanity, records show.
    — Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of insanity
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  • However, O’Neill Burke said the office’s position on issuing certificates of innocence has shifted.
    — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Pitino maintained his innocence throughout that scandal, which included allegations that Adidas representatives funneled $100,000 to the family of a Louisville recruit.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of innocence
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  • However, while the European Commission is striving for uniformity in cross-border VAT reporting, the fate of existing domestic compliance obligations—such as SAF-T (Standard Audit File for Tax) and real-time reporting—remains unclear.
    — Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The costume designer zeroed in on giving the spooky followers matching looks that were all about rigid uniformity—all designed in varying shades of indigo.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of uniformity
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  • An opening scene lays out the grotesque absurdity of the situation, as office manager Joy (Christiane Paul) delineates between culinary content and animal abuse in a meeting.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The recent launch of Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed $TRUMP meme coin, which appeared to be an attempt to capitalize on his second inauguration, only reinforced the absurdity of this trend.
    — Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of absurdity
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  • Trump has indulged in overly optimistic rhetoric about Moscow’s sincerity, and questions about his true aims linger.
    — Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The pair’s smiles—seemingly so warm just moments prior—now appear painfully, alarmingly, pasted on, throwing their earlier sincerity into question.
    — Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
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