as in graphic
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
vivid language that made the scene come alive in my mind
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Recent Examples of vivid
But what makes Seller’s story sing is his vivid recollection of a deprived childhood with demanding parents, his first job as a booking agent, and his coming out during the early days of the AIDS epidemic.
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Air Mail, 26 Apr. 2025
On the track, Lorde is haunted by distant, yet vivid memories.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
But one vivid, if unlikely, detail has endured: Her traveling companions were some 11,000 virgins.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
And this isn't a bronze or copper orange; this is Orange with a capital O.
The vivid shade was anchored by tightlined black liner and only the subtlest touch of mascara on both the upper and lower lashes, then paired with bronzed skin and a soft-matte rose lip.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Apr. 2025
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Air Mail, 26 Apr. 2025
On the track, Lorde is haunted by distant, yet vivid memories.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
But one vivid, if unlikely, detail has endured: Her traveling companions were some 11,000 virgins.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
And this isn't a bronze or copper orange; this is Orange with a capital O.
The vivid shade was anchored by tightlined black liner and only the subtlest touch of mascara on both the upper and lower lashes, then paired with bronzed skin and a soft-matte rose lip.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivid
Adjective
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On the weekends, however, feel free have a little more fun with the look and put on your favorite band T-shirt or graphic tee.—
Antonio Fuentes,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
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This story contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Remember, the term ORC is descriptive, not explanatory.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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Traditional analytics largely relied on descriptive insights, requiring human interpretation to identify trends and derive actionable conclusions.—
Naveen Edapurath Vijayan,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Beautiful beaches, palm trees and picturesque homes — that were impossible to see behind a thick haze.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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The venue blends old-world charm with modern luxury, offering multiple dining environments, a vast rare tequila collection, a solarium, and picturesque gardens.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The specific optimization problem that DQI tackles is roughly this: You’re given a collection of points on a sheet of paper.—
Stephen Ornes,
Wired News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Though, when looking at specific issues, that confidence drops further.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Be more expressive, human, and animated to keep attention.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The designer and entrepreneur has sometimes been overshadowed by her friend and close collaborator Josef Frank, whose colorful, expressive prints have become synonymous with the brand.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivid. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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