People like the simplicity of the instructions.
the simplicity of the music
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Behind the classy presentation is a working-class spirit, one that honors the simplicity of showing up, being yourself and doing your job.—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026 The rover’s two-wheel design reflects UEL’s emphasis on surface mobility and system simplicity.—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026 This is the most powerful Legion handheld to ship natively with SteamOS, blending desktop-class performance with console-like simplicity.—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026 The simplicity of this dish allows the true flavors of each ingredient to shine through, meaning the earthy black beans won’t get lost in translation, even when paired with smoky sausage.—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simplicity
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Etymology
Middle English simplicite, from Anglo-French simplicité, from Latin simplicitat-, simplicitas, from simplic-, simplex