clarity
Americannoun
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clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding; freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity.
- Synonyms:
- simplicity, exactness, intelligibility
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the state or quality of being clear or transparent to the eye; pellucidity.
the clarity of pure water.
noun
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clearness, as of expression
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clearness, as of water
Other Word Forms
- unclarity noun
Etymology
Origin of clarity
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English cler(e)te, clar(i)te, from Old French clarte, from Latin clāritāt-, stem of clāritās, equivalent to clear + -ity
Example Sentences
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On Thursday, though, benchmark U.S. crude futures jumped 11% to $111.54 a barrel, after a national address by President Trump provided little clarity on an exit strategy from Iran or a reopening of the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Speaking at Derbyshire's pre-season media day, coach Mickey Arthur said counties "got some clarity".
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Tonight’s comments may provide more clarity, although experts warn that there may be more swings until all parties agree to a final deal.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
She has been fighting ever since for more clarity about what happened.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
It was the wrong time in my life for the book, but the right time as well, because of the clarity with which the author approached his theme.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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