clay

noun

ˈklā How to pronounce clay (audio)
Definition of claynext
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 Parsons recommends planting them in clay to break up hard soil. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026 Across the world, travelers are looking toward truly immersive experiences that invite them to weave, carve, throw clay, dye fabric, or cook alongside local communities. — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 Hundreds of clay jars known as amphorae were discovered inside the wrecked ship. — Isabella Colletta, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026 This cycle, now called the saros cycle, was first recorded by the ancient Babylonians, who used clay tablets in late BC years to track celestial objects and planets, according to the European Space Agency. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clay
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  1. self
  2. nature
  3. colors
  4. tone
  5. personality
Noun
  • Portkey monetizes observability, Kong sells a broader API platform, and LiteLLM can be self-hosted.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • With fatter paychecks, customers are rebelling against the chains that serve up shrinkflation and replace workers with broken self-checkout machines and touchscreen kiosks.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of self
Noun
  • His clubhouse presence and offensive output have carried the Nats thus far, and if the decision goes awry, both could be disrupted by the public nature of the in-season move.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The unusual nature of the case has attracted national attention and debate.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of nature
Noun
  • The logo pairs yellow, drawn from colors associated with celebration in Tamil Nadu including turmeric and marigold, with electric blue for a contemporary, premium look.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Xerjoff’s distinctive flacon is bathed in three dynamic colors that boldly represent Lamborghini’s super sports cars.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of colors
Noun
  • Nail designs that feature marbling, gradient finishes, and French tips add dimension to the tone.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For an easy finishing touch, toss a dotted floral throw pillow onto your sofa or bed to bring in warmer tones and cozier textures.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • Male actors seem to be given more leeway than female stars to display bigger personalities without the public turning on them.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The approaches may differ, the personalities may differ and the environments definitely differ.
    — Elise Devlin, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of personality

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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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