Thesaurus results for CLAY

clay

noun

ˈklā

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 on the Web It’s designed for shooting sporting clays, and is about 30 percent heavier than a pure hunting gun as a result. —

Wes Siler, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024 Nadal’s prowess on the tennis court is unparalleled in the history of the sport, particularly on clay. —

Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2024 Heavy clay soil can cause misshapen bulbs while poor drainage encourages rot. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024 Watching kids create art is a humbling and joyful experience — like peering into another realm filled with the wonder of first discovery and the knowledge that wet clay is a world unto itself. —

Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clay

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