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
Water wisdom: The water can have a brownish-orange tint in some areas due to the clay soil.
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
Its design is informed by the area's traditional clay mud brick architecture, some of which dates back hundreds of years and is well-suited to the desert climate.
—Adam Williams
may 21, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
The earthy clay hue reads modern, while the grey stripe can go coastal or cottagecore.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2025
And unlike blackhead strips or clay masks, which are typically recommended for once- or twice-weekly use, many pore-minimizing serums can be applied every day; with consistent use, meaning clearer, smoother skin in a matter of weeks.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 15 May 2025
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
Its design is informed by the area's traditional clay mud brick architecture, some of which dates back hundreds of years and is well-suited to the desert climate.
—Adam Williams
may 21, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
The earthy clay hue reads modern, while the grey stripe can go coastal or cottagecore.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2025
And unlike blackhead strips or clay masks, which are typically recommended for once- or twice-weekly use, many pore-minimizing serums can be applied every day; with consistent use, meaning clearer, smoother skin in a matter of weeks.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
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Yifei Liu's Mulan weighs dishonoring her family vs. saving her father (Tzi Ma) and defending the country from invaders, and the tale is an eye-popping fantasy adventure about embracing one's self.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Dominguez, seated next to Hutchinson at the defense table, watched intently as his videotaped self struggled to answer the detective’s questions.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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The Kansas State coach demands aggressiveness from his players, but Inoue’s nature is to avoid risks in the game.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The competitive nature of the auditions sends the message that there’s always someone else willing to do the work and take your spot.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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But the tone and the mood of the room and the lighting is very strong and dramatic.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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Spring Cascade channels the romantic gardens of Provence with soft pink, purple, and green tones that feel grounded in nature but delicately styled.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Location: De Beauvoir Town Hackney Warehouse Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Position yourself in the heart of Hackney (between London Fields and Victoria Park) at this stylish apartment that’s full of personality and natural light.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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