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 New spins on an old favorite From American Legion halls to church basements, the simplicity of Bingo and its ability to let large groups play at once is why the game raises billions of dollars for charities and non-profits. — David Morgan, CBS News, 30 July 2026 There’s no patent on either product, given their simplicity and the fact that the concept has long existed. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026 Breakfast sandwiches are everywhere as of late (thank God); this one stands apart due to its simplicity and hefty size. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026 According to the website, the series will emphasize simplicity and accessibility with healthy, affordable cooking. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for simplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplicity
  1. plainness
  2. clarity
  3. madness
  4. naturalness
  5. unity
  6. insanity
  7. innocence
  8. uniformity
Noun
  • The sheer fact of filming fills a frame, even one composed with quasi-documentary plainness, with a plethora of details of narrative, expressive, aesthetic, intellectual, and historical import.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
  • To understand why men might have adopted a clothing system that prioritized plainness and conformity over color and change, this book investigates the gradual crystallization of this civic uniform of masculinity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of plainness
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  • Let collaboration add warmth, clarity, and momentum to what excites you.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The following is Johnson’s own words, lightly edited and shortened for clarity.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of clarity
Noun
  • The Giants’ 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday, powered by two homers from Jung Hoo Lee and a strong start from Logan Webb, was secondary to the madness that preceded it.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As in seasons past, episodes will explore the motives potentially lying behind the accused’s madness.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of madness
Noun
  • Inside the wilderness, a big part of it is to return naturalness, right?
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
  • By the middle of the nineteenth century, the seriousness and stability of their suits suggested a new naturalness for their authority that came to seem both right and inevitable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of naturalness
Noun
  • Friday night, Michigan Democrats held a unity rally headlined by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier on Friday, Rogers appealed to Democratic voters who went against Sayed in the primary, pitching himself as the unity candidate.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of unity
Noun
  • To put my whole psyche, insecurities, anecdotes, family, community, insanity out there in a show in this way.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 July 2026
  • Colt did not have any signs of insanity, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, Richards said.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of insanity
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  • Car wrecks in which people are injured are frequent and many are not criminal matters, defense attorney Gill said in his closing argument in the guilt-innocence trial phase.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The role of the judge at this stage is not to determine guilt or innocence, but to ensure the law is followed and constitutional protections are honored.
    — Corey B. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of innocence
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  • Early on, Daunt flagged that Barnes & Noble—like Waterstones before it—suffered from uniformity that bored customers.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Their rules tend to reflect strong preferences for aesthetic uniformity, believed by some to be associated with higher home values.
    — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
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