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 Formed by glacial activity, the fertile landscape along the Grand River—soil rich in a mix of silt, clay and sand—is ideal for vineyards. —
Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026 Then her husband, Kasoun, covers his hands in towels and picks up the metal tray with the kindling, bricks and clay pot and places it outside. —Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026 Book talk is free; clay activity is free for the first 50 participants and $10 per person thereafter (includes glaze and firing). —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026 Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clay
Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026 Then her husband, Kasoun, covers his hands in towels and picks up the metal tray with the kindling, bricks and clay pot and places it outside. —Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026 Book talk is free; clay activity is free for the first 50 participants and $10 per person thereafter (includes glaze and firing). —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026 Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clay
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This is our opportunity to show our real selves and be together.— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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This amazing, self-assembling, signal-processing, direction-switching molecular machine is so powerful yet so spare that, billions of years later, it’s still used by bacteria in virtually every gut and puddle on Earth.— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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Most of all, life at Kukuiʻula allows residents to experience the feelings of belonging, family togetherness, and ties to nature that permeate Hawaiian culture.— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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One final metric that explains the nature of Bromley’s style is their passing sequences.— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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The screen protector maintains vibrant, accurate screen colors and touch sensitivity.— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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But don’t hesitate to shop — many colors and sizes are selling quickly.— Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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Romvari herself grew up on an island in British Columbia, and the natural landscape plays a significant role in her movie’s textures and tones.— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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The younger journalist brings a softer tone to his reports.— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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The Rewind is completely different from the Rock Slide and Willys 392 -- each one of them has its own unique personality.— Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Lane was gifted with that kind of face and personality, too, replete with diagonal eyebrows that join his cheekbones in a quizzical demeanor that, throughout his career, has signaled the joys of life.— Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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