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
One recently collapsed lump of clay set off the device, the Museum of the History of the Kamień Region said in a Facebook post.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Perfect for kids ages 2 and up, these 2-ounce pots of clay fit perfectly in your Easter baskets and provide hours of imaginative play.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The one where contestants had to make little guys out of clay, then Tomlinson smashed them with a big hammer.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Choose a planting location that is full sun to partial shade with loam, sand, or clay soil.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Perfect for kids ages 2 and up, these 2-ounce pots of clay fit perfectly in your Easter baskets and provide hours of imaginative play.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The one where contestants had to make little guys out of clay, then Tomlinson smashed them with a big hammer.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Choose a planting location that is full sun to partial shade with loam, sand, or clay soil.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
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Christina Ricci is calling the fashion police on her younger self.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here, 19 Forbes Coaches Council members share strategies introverted leaders can use to effectively manage teams while remaining their authentic selves.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite the undead nature of her latest role, Hailee Steinfeld had a profound connection to the character.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Growing concerns about the risk-free nature of U.S. Treasurys have emerged as the aggressive tariff policies raise fears of inflationary pressures and potential fiscal strain.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, flowering branches are embroidered on pale sheer chiffon tunics in watery pastel tones.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The few details revealed in the trailer suggest that the first season, at least, will draw heavily from All Systems Red and will have a lighter tone.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Not to mention, there’s a good dose of nostalgia thanks to a couple of pinball machines as well as an old-school Zoltar fortune-telling machine. Closer to our house, the East Brainerd location has a lot of the same decor but still manages to have a personality all its own.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to his website, Greenspan, an author, television personality, and co-founder of New School American Cheese, has received recognition for his work since the early 2000s.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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