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 Albert Camus did not believe that lucidity required indifference. — The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 Mary screamed in one of her rare points of lucidity. — Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 In a moment of lucidity, Loya said Javier called one of his longtime caregivers on Monday and described his surroundings. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 May 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 See All Example Sentences for lucidity

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And after a few key results on Saturday, there’s some clarity behind Miami in the conference standings with five weeks left in the regular season.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Additionally, the ruling provides clarity on the scope of the law, which opponents have criticized as overly vague.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of clarity

Noun

Satin finish, soft glow Much like the origins of the mochi skin concept, the mochi skin aesthetic is rooted in the Japanese approach to beauty, where simplicity and radiance take center stage.

— Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
That process has been in place for over three decades, and Brazilians have become accustomed to its speed, simplicity, accuracy and routine.

— Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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