How to Use simplicity in a Sentence

simplicity

noun
  • People like the simplicity of the instructions.
  • Her poems might have seemed simple, but the simplicity was a trick of the eye and ear.
    Emily Langer, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2023
  • That kind of simplicity, my friends, is what a smart home should feel like.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 16 July 2023
  • The simplicity of the stone vase is the ideal pairing against the luscious greenery of the faux plant’s silk leaves.
    Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
  • Love the style, the color, and the simplicity of assembly!
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Many of the best wordless picture books pursue an idea of the purest simplicity: the wave is big, the ball is lost, the wolf is scary (or lost).
    Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The overall simplicity of her beauty look made the dress stand out.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Level’s pitch is simplicity, a smart lock that doesn’t look like a smart lock.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2023
  • And one thing's for certain — in The Menu and in real-life kitchens — simplicity always wins.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Theo smiled at the simplicity of the plan, and then a terrible coldness poured over her heart at the thought of Jane catching them.
    Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • There are no jets or heated elements, but the beauty of this tub is in the simplicity of it.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The simplicity and beauty of hot air balloons lit up at dusk is not to be overlooked.
    Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • How To Cook Ramps With ramps, the secret to cooking success is in simplicity.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Loni and Kjartan had loved the simplicity of waking up each day, walking with a goal.
    Francesca Street, CNN, 28 Apr. 2023
  • For that task, Philips employed the utmost of simplicity: luminous skin and a touch of gold on the eyelids.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 7 July 2023
  • Its essence thrives on simplicity, with each room boasting a stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea.
    Carine Lavache, ELLE, 21 July 2023
  • But their simplicity didn’t make them—or the artist’s process—any less exacting.
    Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 26 May 2023
  • This pen combines the technology of a 3D printer with the simplicity of a pen to create works of art that come to life.
    L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2023
  • One of them is simplicity of shape; sea mammals don’t have all that many details.
    IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Nail shape The shape of the nails should also emphasize simplicity.
    Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Even opting in to the trial was a showcase in the simplicity AI chatbots promise.
    Paolo Confino, Fortune Europe, 30 Jan. 2024
  • What really matters is this: The allure of the BLT lies in its simplicity.
    Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 14 Sep. 2023
  • In March, Jackson spoke to Variety about being drawn to the script and its simplicity.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Crashing the offensive glass hard seems to be part of that simplicity.
    Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2023
  • This gives the printing process a level of press-and-play simplicity that’s been sorely missing.
    Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2023
  • And the simplicity of the furnishings is a gentle question.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Our panelists loved the simplicity of this dog running leash.
    Mike Richard, Women's Health, 23 Aug. 2023
  • But because of its elegant simplicity, it can be dressed up in no time, too.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Still, the total simplicity of blasting out gunky bits of food thanks to the oscillating head means the Spotlight earns its place on our list.
    Sarah Bradley, Health, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The lure of Pinocchio eventually proved too much and Mignola returned to the idea, drawn in by the creature’s simplicity.
    Meredith Woerner, Variety, 15 Mar. 2023

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