clearness

noun

Definition of clearnessnext
as in clarity
the state or quality of being easily seen through the clearness of a diamond is one of the factors used to judge its quality

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Recent Examples of clearness 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearness
  1. clarity
  2. transparency
  3. brightness
Noun
  • Freedom and White decided to fight lunacy with lunacy, using their over-the-top declarations as a way to push back on the WNBA’s lack of spine and clarity in the trans in women’s sports dilemma.
    — Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But those hoping for clarity on the Fed’s next rate decision didn’t get it.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of clarity
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
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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“Clearness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearness. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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