simplicity

Example Sentences

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Donald Norman anticipated this, warning against designers who would mistake simplicity for good design.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The simplicity of the Shaker objects exerts a power that is, at best, difficult to discern in the self-consciousness of most of the show’s recent pieces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“Companies are clearly prioritizing focus, scale and simplicity as they respond to shifting consumption patterns, trade pressures and slower demand,” said Ed Brown, chair of Burr and Forman’s Food and Beverage practice.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“But this song came to be from the simplicity of making music between friends. It’s a language, a snapshot. It was a beautiful moment between us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Hrothgar could not help liking this plain young man—there was such an air of simplicity about him.

From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye