How to Use concise in a Sentence

concise

adjective
  • But the message has always been the same, clear and concise.
    The Indianapolis Star, 5 May 2023
  • Build a village, and be clear and concise in your ask for help.
    Christina Stembel, Quartz at Work, 29 Aug. 2019
  • Have a concise schedule for the day, and make sure your whole team — and the public — are in the know.
    Jenni Corwin, Teen Vogue, 6 July 2018
  • Which of those concise statements is worthy of your boos?
    Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 11 Sep. 2020
  • The discussion about pests and diseases is clear and concise.
    Sally Peterson, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Read every spare, concise word, and turn the pages slowly.
    Julie Zickefoose, WSJ, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Any of the final three songs could have been cut to make the album more concise and the message a bit clearer.
    refinery29.com, 15 June 2018
  • Then elaborate with one short and concise sentence on the next line.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 May 2023
  • The look was equal parts chic and cozy—there’s no way around those concise descriptors.
    Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Mar. 2021
  • Each risk factor should be stated in a clear and concise manner.
    Rob Johnson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
  • Leave it to a man whose one-word goal call is famous worldwide to be just as concise when judging the rest of the sport.
    Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com, 6 Mar. 2018
  • Use clear and concise headlines and subheadings to help guide the visitor through the page.
    Scott Baradell, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Be concise and make sure your image sizes aren’t too large and slowing down your site.
    Vivian Nunez, Forbes, 18 June 2021
  • These are all concise and convenient terms that have been used to describe her work.
    Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Target the right audience at the right time, and your messaging should be clear and concise.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2021
  • In the end, though, his first, concise answer was the proper summation.
    Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Nov. 2022
  • This style gives concise bursts of context to stories that can move quickly from one circumstance to the next.
    Meron Hadero, New York Times, 9 June 2017
  • And we were equally impressed with our instructors, all of whom were clear and concise.
    Benjamin Levin, CNN Underscored, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Talking and sharing a lot is good, but managers should also be clear and concise.
    Kathryn Vasel, CNN, 3 Dec. 2020
  • No matter the ceremony and no matter the year, awards shows are rarely concise.
    Lydia Wang, refinery29.com, 20 Sep. 2020
  • The document should be clear, concise and easy to understand.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022
  • To those of us who would like our language to be a bit more concise than a dog’s bark, a phobia is an irrational fear.
    James Lileks, National Review, 11 July 2019
  • An important tip to remember is to make your core message clear and concise.
    Liana Zavo, Forbes, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Banshees was so good, with a really funny and concise script.
    The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Several thoughts shaped the drinks list, a three-page read enhanced with concise background notes.
    Washington Post, 11 June 2021
  • Note, if this must be done through a voice mail, be concise and be sure to leave your call-back information.
    Stewart Welch, AL.com, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Please be as specific as possible, but try to keep it concise.
    Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 May 2023
  • The even more concise wine list — only six choices — is very good within its limits.
    Michele Parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, 18 Oct. 2017
  • If minutes are properly concise, there should be no need to tape meetings.
    Kelly G. Richardson, Orange County Register, 14 Jan. 2017
  • Sushi Go’s is a more concise menu than sushi restaurants usually have, and the kinds of fish used are kept brief, too.
    Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 May 2018

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