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as in specificity
careful thoroughness of detail
the explicitness of the instruction about human reproduction should be appropriate for the age of the students receiving it
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as in clarity
clearness of expression
the user's manual is written with such rare explicitness that the average consumer actually has a chance of understanding it
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Noun
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More Ethan Miller/Getty Images While the specificity of the injury hasn't been revealed, USA Network seemingly confirmed that an injury occurred.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025 -
This specificity creates accountability and measurable progress.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Mindfulness educator Ian Davis, music artist Karega Bailey, and others will explore the intersections of mental clarity, grief, creativity, and purpose.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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Decision-making is about moving forward with clarity and conviction.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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To stand and hold a place in simplicity is one of the most difficult things for any performer to do.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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The Wicked star loves the sonic drama of the track, in spite of its lyrical simplicity.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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“Explicitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explicitness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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