condensed
adjective
con·densed
kən-ˈden(t)st 
: reduced to a more compact or dense form
also
: having a face narrower than that of a standard typeface
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The pages flip like a Rolodex, doubling as a condensed history of evolving celebrity culture from old Hollywood to the counterculture of the ’70s and ’80s to the present day.
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Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The condensed schedule has contributed to an increase in injuries across the league, and the Sabres have been hit as hard as any team.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Colón’s Libro de los Epítomes (Book of Summaries) spanned multiple volumes and provided condensed versions of the works in his collection, along with metadata such as content details, author biographies, and writing styles.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
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Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The condensed schedule has contributed to an increase in injuries across the league, and the Sabres have been hit as hard as any team.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Colón’s Libro de los Epítomes (Book of Summaries) spanned multiple volumes and provided condensed versions of the works in his collection, along with metadata such as content details, author biographies, and writing styles.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Condensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condensed. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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