clarity
noun
clar·i·ty ˈkler-ə-tē 
ˈkla-rə-
: the quality or state of being clear : lucidity
There is a lack of clarity in many legal documents.
Synonyms
- clearness
- limpidity
- limpidness
- lucency
- translucence
- translucency
- transparency
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Example Sentences
The essays are edited for clarity. There is a lack of clarity in many legal documents. She remembered what happened that day with surprising clarity. I'm looking for greater clarity about what is expected of our students. The clarity of the photographs was amazing. The DVD has excellent clarity of sound. the clarity of the lake's water The vitamin is believed to improve skin clarity. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Whatever your thoughts on the aboriginal allegory, there's a clarity in this casting. 
Darren Franich, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 There will be more clarity Thursday when the soccer committee convenes (and football too), and discuss the college option. Craig Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 There will be more clarity on Dolphins injuries when the team sends out its Wednesday injury report at 4 p.m. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 Without the glint of her tiara and her jeweled brooches, there is clarity. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 But perhaps over the coming days, there'll be a bit more clarity on that, on those feelings and thoughts. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 While a fuller picture of the violent attacks has come together, there is still little clarity on the suspects' relationships with the victims or the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Harsin said Auburn’s staff will solidify what things look like with the offensive line over the weekend and make a decision on the best lineup next week — even if there isn’t clarity with Brahms’ status by then. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 26 Aug. 2022 More data is helpful for chronic conditions or dedicated athletes, but there needs to be greater clarity on what kind of data is necessary for patients with fewer health concerns. Eliott Jones, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 See More
Darren Franich, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 There will be more clarity Thursday when the soccer committee convenes (and football too), and discuss the college option. Craig Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 There will be more clarity on Dolphins injuries when the team sends out its Wednesday injury report at 4 p.m. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 Without the glint of her tiara and her jeweled brooches, there is clarity. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 But perhaps over the coming days, there'll be a bit more clarity on that, on those feelings and thoughts. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 While a fuller picture of the violent attacks has come together, there is still little clarity on the suspects' relationships with the victims or the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Harsin said Auburn’s staff will solidify what things look like with the offensive line over the weekend and make a decision on the best lineup next week — even if there isn’t clarity with Brahms’ status by then. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 26 Aug. 2022 More data is helpful for chronic conditions or dedicated athletes, but there needs to be greater clarity on what kind of data is necessary for patients with fewer health concerns. Eliott Jones, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English clarite, from Latin claritat-, claritas, from clarus — see clarify
First Known Use
1616, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing clarity
Kids Definition
clarity
noun
clar·i·ty ˈkler-ə-tē
: clear quality or state
the clarity of the water
You can adjust the picture for greater clarity.
She remembered her dream with clarity.
clarity
noun
1
as in transparency
the state or quality of being easily seen through mountain streams with water of incredible clarity Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- transparency
- clearness
- brightness
- brilliance
- translucence
- translucency
- limpidity
- definition
- visibility
- lucency
- luminosity
- limpidness
- resolution
- luminousness
- effulgence
- sharpness
- observability
- apparentness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cloudiness
- turbidity
- opacity
- opaqueness
- haziness
- murkiness
- fogginess
- mistiness
- milkiness
- turbidness
2
as in simplicity
clearness of expression this explanation of the greenhouse effect is a marvel of clarity Synonyms & Similar Words
- simplicity
- lucidity
- perspicuity
- explicitness
- lucidness
- directness
- incisiveness
- readability
- forthrightness
- straightforwardness
- intelligibility
- perspicuousness
- openness
- legibility
- comprehensibility
- incision
- readableness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ambiguity
- unclarity
- opaqueness
- opacity
- obscurity
- inscrutability
- equivocation
- obliqueness
- incomprehensibility
- impenetrability
- obliquity
- unintelligibility
- indistinctness
- vagueness
- ambiguousness
- incoherence
- dimness
- indirectness
- fuzziness
- obscureness
- equivocalness
- deviousness
- muddiness
- faintness
- disjointedness
- inscrutableness
- incomprehensibleness
- unintelligibleness
- nebulousness
- circuitousness