LUCIDITY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

lucidity

noun

lü-ˈsi-də-tē

Definition of lucidity

as in clarity

clearness of expression the lucidity of the recipe should ensure a minimum of confusion

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Recent Examples of lucidity Then the interview happens, and Thomas is swinging between lucidity and senility, and a million things about their relationship come up, and the fiction records the interview the phone couldn’t capture. — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026 This lucidity not only makes his work readable but also staves off the perception that discourse about UFOs and the CIA must be riddled with conspiratorial paranoia. — Louis Bury, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026 In today’s high-pressure professional landscape, mental lucidity and emotional regulation are essential for sustainable performance. — Lourdes Mestre, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026 That need for validation is seen most immediately in Isabella but broadens out to Sam the director in the film whom Isabella accuses in a moment of catty lucidity of fearing that he will be exposed as a talentless coward with nothing to say…. — John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lucidity

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They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 4 July 2026
This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of clarity

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Mixing knits with leather creates texture and contrast in the outfit, while the height and simplicity of these solid-color boots helps ground the overall look.

— Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026
Professionals must actively map where their risk truly lies, assessing counterparty exposure, income correlation, and cost repricing, rather than mistaking simplicity for safety.

— Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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