lucidity

noun

lü-ˈsi-də-tē How to pronounce lucidity (audio)
Definition of luciditynext
as in clarity
clearness of expression the lucidity of the recipe should ensure a minimum of confusion

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Recent Examples of lucidity Albert Camus did not believe that lucidity required indifference. — The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 Mary screamed in one of her rare points of lucidity. — Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 In a moment of lucidity, Loya said Javier called one of his longtime caregivers on Monday and described his surroundings. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 May 2026 This lucidity not only makes his work readable but also staves off the perception that discourse about UFOs and the CIA must be riddled with conspiratorial paranoia. — Louis Bury, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lucidity
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  1. clarity
  2. simplicity
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  • There is little public clarity around the individual voters whose registration is being contested or how the administration began to question their eligibility.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Space Exploration Technologies could get a boost after reporting third-quarter results as investors gain clarity on several aspects of its business, according to Evercore ISI.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of clarity
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  • Now manufacturers are reconsidering whether that simplicity is worth the waste.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The simplicity of the shoes paired well with her crimson-red sequined and beaded ensemble that landed right at her ankles.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of simplicity

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“Lucidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucidity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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