lucidity

noun

lü-ˈsi-də-tē How to pronounce lucidity (audio)
Definition of luciditynext
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 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 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 Research has shown that music and art can help lower depression for some of these patients and help inspire moments of lucidity. — Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 3 Apr. 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 See All Example Sentences for lucidity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucidity
  1. clarity
  2. simplicity
Noun
  • Freedom and White decided to fight lunacy with lunacy, using their over-the-top declarations as a way to push back on the WNBA’s lack of spine and clarity in the trans in women’s sports dilemma.
    — Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But those hoping for clarity on the Fed’s next rate decision didn’t get it.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of clarity
Noun
  • While Van Patten’s current makeup routine is all about simplicity, that wasn’t always the case.
    — Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Clinamen @ The Park Avenue Armory Céleste Boursier-Mougenot’s Clinamen was mesmerizing in its simplicity.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of simplicity

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“Lucidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucidity. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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