clarity

noun

ˈkler-ə-tē How to pronounce clarity (audio)
Definition of claritynext
1
as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through mountain streams with water of incredible clarity

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2
as in simplicity
clearness of expression this explanation of the greenhouse effect is a marvel of clarity

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Recent Examples of clarity Thai officials emphasize the visit is strictly rest and resupply, as the Navy enforces a blockade on Iranian ports and Washington offers little clarity on ending the six-month conflict. — Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The lack of clarity on what is considered most important can subsequently enable a maintenance backlog. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Many are hoping for more clarity on Friday at a gathering that Fed chairs have traditionally used to reach a wider audience with their thoughts about the economy. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 The Broncos, as of Friday morning, are awaiting clarity on Jonathon Cooper’s status with the NFL ahead of a Monday arraignment on a felony assault charge and other lesser charges. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarity
  1. transparency
  2. simplicity
  3. brightness
  4. lucidity
  5. clearness
  6. brilliance
Noun
  • The company said transparency in fulfillment is key to locking on sales during the holiday season and building customer loyalty.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Accredited investor marketing requires patience, consistency, transparency and a genuine commitment to building trust.
    — Ramesh Tambe, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of transparency
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  • While Van Patten’s current makeup routine is all about simplicity, that wasn’t always the case.
    — Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Clinamen @ The Park Avenue Armory Céleste Boursier-Mougenot’s Clinamen was mesmerizing in its simplicity.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • These zones adjust their brightness according to the content on screen, dimming darker areas while maintaining brightness in highlights.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The brightness and satisfying variety in textures and flavors brought me back to life after a long day of dancing and eating.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
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  • Netizens were quick to joke about out the unusual outage affecting almost every major AI chatbot service, describing a momentary glimpse of lucidity for a society obsessed with a tech that’s deteriorating our cognitive abilities.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
  • To catch them in a moment of lucidity and bring them to the free clinic already felt like a lucky break.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026
Definition of lucidity
Noun
  • Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Definition of clearness
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  • This is Lebanese cuisine in all its familiar, surprising brilliance.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Prince was indeed one of only one, a legendary artist and master musician with unprecedented style, faith, courage, dignity and brilliance.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of brilliance

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“Clarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarity. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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