How to Use simple in a Sentence

simple

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of simplenext
Synonyms for simplenext
  • The melody is very simple.
  • The camera is simple to use.
  • I'm a simple farmer just trying to make a living.
  • There are three simple steps to follow.
  • Relaxing on the beach and watching the sunset is one of life's simple pleasures.
  • He enjoys the simple pleasure of spending time with his wife and kids after work.
  • Don't go into too much detail in the report. Just keep it simple and to the point.
  • The answer is really quite simple.
  • The solution to the problem was relatively simple.
  • Edmund Dante is sort of a very simple man to start with.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Choose from black or white and leave it open over a simple tank, or do the French tuck with a pair of jeans.
    — Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The Hatch Rest Go is simple to use with just three buttons.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The new movie feels too simple for him, a thriller with only vengeance on its brain.
    — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Cleaning the tank was simple and can be done with a washcloth and dish soap.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Offset all the glamour with a simple white tank top and wide-leg leather pants.
    — Jake Smith, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Next to his fiancée, Bongiovi posed and snapped the adorable pic in a white button-down shirt and simple chain.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The math is even simpler for Democrats, who need only hang on to the Senate or flip a couple of seats in the House to block all of Youngkin’s plans.
    — Teo Armus, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Pair them with dresses, jeans, joggers, or shorts and a simple T-shirt or tank.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The large print and auto-locking blade make this tape measure fast and simple to use.
    — Anabelle Weissinger, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2023
  • The black heart emoji is a simple heart emoji that is the color black instead of the usual red.
    — Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 12 July 2023
  • Both of these need only a simple side or two to finish out the plate, and this fried cabbage would be the ideal pair.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The simple batter is spread on top of the bean layer and then baked until it is puffed, golden-brown and set in the center.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The answer is simple: They were named after Paul Wieduwilt and his wife, Sharon, who live on land adjoining the site.
    — Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to maintain health.
    — Rebecca Rakowitz, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
  • But the steps and products to achieve it were incredibly simple.
    — Meg Hemphill, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The timeless and simple design pairs well with just about any tablescape, and care is easy—just pop the utensils in the dishwasher.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
  • This somewhat simple, unassuming grill turned out to be the sleeper in our test.
    — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Perfect to keep around the house or to serve at a party, bake these pecan tassies for a treat that's as simple as a cookie and as decadent as a pie.
    — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
  • But the judge ruled that such a short, simple phrase could not be monopolized by any one lyricist.
    — Bill Donahue, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2023
  • An easy way to extend the life of your furniture is quite simple: adding arm covers to your couches and chairs.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2023
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simple

2 of 2 noun
  • This is, plain a simple, a car that was designed to set records.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Super simple to use: just set it on the floor, plug it in, and point it at a wall.
    — Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Take a walk on the wild side with a coat that makes a statement, and keep the rest of your outfit simple.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Ingress and egress, which can take hours (and hours), was a simple as driving a few miles back to the paved road.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2021
  • The singer kept the rest of her glam simple with bronzed, blushed cheekbones and the perfect neutral mauve lip.
    — Seventeen, 7 Sep. 2022
  • To offset the monochromatic look, Nicole kept the rest of the outfit simple.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2023
  • She and Craig were asked to keep Christmas simple, with no more than two gifts for the little girl.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Dec. 2021
  • Low seat cushions and wide doorways make getting in and out of the car simple.
    — Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • So Western science has gone from the simple to the complex.
    — Richard Schiffman, Scientific American, 4 May 2021
  • Mendes kept his new ink simple, getting a thin red line right through the center of his neck.
    — Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2022
  • The wine starts off simple and fruity, but develops woodsy, floral and spice notes with time in the glass.
    — Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2020
  • For outdoor workers, one simple—but not always easy—fix is to move to the shade.
    — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 12 Nov. 2020
  • This list simple would not be complete without a pair of boots.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 Dec. 2022
  • This proves that simple is sometimes the way to go, and is why this cologne has been popular since 1996.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Thompson kept Rodriguez's base simple with a little bit of blush on the cheeks.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 23 June 2022
  • Also, please start off slow, at most two times a week, and keep your routine simple!
    — Celeste Polanco, Essence, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Bri kept the decor simple with the same bed frames (a queen with a headboard for him, a twin for her), sheets, and pillowcases.
    — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2021
  • This style is anything but minimalist, so leave the rest of the styling simple.
    — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 15 Dec. 2021
  • In the hands of the industrial hip-hop crew Camp Blood, the answer’s simple: by design.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 14 Apr. 2021
  • The Only the Murders in the Building star kept her glam simple, choosing a neutral eye and lip shade that matched.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Bieber kept the rest of her ensemble simple, with bold, chunky black boots that covered her calves.
    — ELLE, 5 Mar. 2022
  • Asghari kept his caption simple, with just the king and queen emojis.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 Sep. 2021
  • For now, some of the attempts to keep the design simple may even be deliberate.
    — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 4 July 2021
  • Both sisters kept their styling simple, letting the dress sparkle with sleek heeled sandals and long, beachy waves.
    — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE.com, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Kasler kept the design simple in the living room with furnishings that are clean-lined and edited.
    — Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2022
  • Keep the rest of the outfit simple with classic stiletto sandals, a square clutch, and a riviere necklace.
    — Marykate Boylan, Town & Country, 21 May 2021
  • The process is simple: Cut lemons into quarters, and coat cut surfaces with salt at a ratio of 1 teaspoon of salt to 1 lemon.
    — Washington Post, 4 May 2020
  • This 20-piece non-stick pan set looks great in any kitchen, and makes cooking Sunday dinner simple.
    — Taylor Lane, Southern Living, 22 June 2021
  • Arquette kept her glam simple, opting for a sleek blowout that softly framed her face, a black cat eye, pink blush, and a pink nude lip.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Mar. 2023
  • This five-piece set from Skkn by Kim embraces the notion that simple can be just as effective.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 17 Dec. 2022

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