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 direction in cookware that many are turning toward is surprisingly old: clay.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Back in 2001, some anthropologists got permission from a museum to borrow twenty-four clay pipe fragments that had been dug up in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare used to live.
—Sam Kelly
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
The transition from clay to grass has proven tough for most players, and the last woman to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season was Serena Williams a decade ago.
—CBS News, 1 July 2025
In the 1960s, geologist Walter Alvarez discovered a thin layer of black clay in rocks around the world.
—Kiona N. Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Back in 2001, some anthropologists got permission from a museum to borrow twenty-four clay pipe fragments that had been dug up in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare used to live.
—Sam Kelly
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
The transition from clay to grass has proven tough for most players, and the last woman to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season was Serena Williams a decade ago.
—CBS News, 1 July 2025
In the 1960s, geologist Walter Alvarez discovered a thin layer of black clay in rocks around the world.
—Kiona N. Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
Noun
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The Help actress instead provides lots of love, support and encouragement for Genesis to be her truest self.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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March 2025 The Lovers: March seems to be a month of making major choices and aligning with your future self, Pisces.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Known for its commitment to wellness, sustainability and experiential luxury, the Six Senses brand creates immersive sanctuaries that connect guests to nature, community and self.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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However, that balanced nature can sometimes be a hindrance.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Offer a Gesture of Goodwill When your new boss is officially hired or promoted, use your first meeting as an opportunity to set a positive tone.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In footage captured by concert-goers on July 9, Wonder is heard speaking in a light-hearted tone.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Renegade Paws Rescue's honest assessment of Igor's personality garnered the attention of thousands of animal lovers, who shared the post over 35,000 times.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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As a media personality, Bongino spent years cultivating an impressive following on the right, many of whom remain behind him in this current fight.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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