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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
The simplicity of a recurring charge has a certain appeal.
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Savannah Sellers, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2025
Years later, Wang, his doctoral student, was motivated by the same deceptive simplicity.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Avoid jargon that may confuse employees; simplicity is key.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
System Analysis and Optimization There seems to be a trend toward simplicity in some Mac antivirus utilities.
—PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
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Savannah Sellers, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2025
Years later, Wang, his doctoral student, was motivated by the same deceptive simplicity.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Avoid jargon that may confuse employees; simplicity is key.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
System Analysis and Optimization There seems to be a trend toward simplicity in some Mac antivirus utilities.
—PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for simplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
Noun
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Financial teams can build stronger relationships by prioritizing clarity, empathy and proactive communication.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information and a headline revised for clarity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
Noun
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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
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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
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Without it, the dancers might not have known the insanity of their current moment.—
Philip Tinari,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pope Francis Reflects on Illness, Calls War 'Absurd' as Recovery Progresses Pope Francis said in a letter published Tuesday that his lengthy illness has given him greater clarity on the absurdity of war, renewing his call for diplomacy and stronger international institutions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her work is often the same, crackling with energy, honesty, and a sprinkle of absurdity.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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“Simplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplicity. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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