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
One recently collapsed lump of clay set off the device, the Museum of the History of the Kamień Region said in a Facebook post.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Perfect for kids ages 2 and up, these 2-ounce pots of clay fit perfectly in your Easter baskets and provide hours of imaginative play.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The one where contestants had to make little guys out of clay, then Tomlinson smashed them with a big hammer.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Choose a planting location that is full sun to partial shade with loam, sand, or clay soil.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
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As of filling out this form: My self and my wife and my parents.—
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That might be her 20-something self’s stance on her agency in the moment, but the woman looking back in her late 40s surveys the landscape with clear-eyed ownership.—
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The trio's storyline examined the changing nature of female friendships over time, and the role that wealth disparity plays in this dynamic.—
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Due to the often more luxurious nature of private helicopter travel, individuals who die in the crashes will draw attention.—
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The few details revealed in the trailer suggest that the first season, at least, will draw heavily from All Systems Red and will have a lighter tone.—
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In emerging markets—where regulation is still catching up to innovation—proactive disclosure sets a new tone. 2.—
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López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.—
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Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.—
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“Clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clay. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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