clay

noun

ˈklā How to pronounce clay (audio)
Definition of claynext
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 Researchers discovered a broken clay copy of the agreement there in 1906. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 When choosing a container, opt for a sophisticated material, such as clay, metal, ceramic, or terra-cotta. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 Dark-clay brick floors lead to cherrywood tables and burgundy leather banquettes, many built as side-by-side love seats. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 The Sheraton Belitung is built with handmade clay bricks and renggadai wood, and uses rainwater and solar energy. — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clay
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  1. self
  2. nature
  3. colors
  4. tone
  5. personality
Noun
  • Sometimes, customer expectation drives circularity, as in the case of Cotopaxi, which recently released a set of hard-side suitcases specifically engineered for easy, at-home self-repair.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike Sabyasachi and Rahul Mishra, Gaurav Gupta is entirely self-funded.
    — Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of self
Noun
  • Passengers will enjoy the amenities and seamless nature of private jet travel at a fraction of the cost.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The characters discuss the addictive nature of dark magic multiple times.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of nature
Noun
  • This Victoria Falls masterpiece is, as its name suggests, modeled on the rich colors of one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls, which sits on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe where the Zambezi River plunges over a basalt cliff.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The team explored abstract shapes, recognizable objects, and different materials and textures before settling on a flexible system of shapes, colors, and accessories.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of colors
Noun
  • The tone creeps into despair as the scales fall from Sutskever’s eyes.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The lineup is generally made up of Ikea’s signature neutral tones like pine, black, and white, and highlighted with pops of Xbox green.
    — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • Even when Monét isn’t being quite as playful as on past releases, her personality sparkles brighter than her esteemed guests.
    — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The hotel’s personality is spelled out by the stores in the mall it’s connected to—all upscale, all chic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of personality

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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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