How to Use brevity in a Sentence

brevity

noun

• The book's major flaw is its brevity.
• Please accept this list for the sake of brevity.
  — Alex Zietlow april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
• Well, brevity is the soul of wit as Shakespeare said.
  — NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
• Meaning, more than ever, short is sweet and brevity is a virtue.
  — Philip Chard, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2018
• In person, a nod, smile, or warm tone can soften brevity.
  — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
• And at the same time maintaining our brevity, speed, and essence!
  — Heather Schwedel, Slate Magazine, 27 Sep. 2017
• In the stock market, brevity is power.
  — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
• So this exercise in brevity has given me new things to write about.
  — Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2012
• Here’s what a few readers had to say, edited for brevity and grammar.
  — Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, 12 June 2017
• Their name also gives evidence of the brevity of their blooms.
  — Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024
• Although the brevity is new, his trademark phrases and style are not.
  — Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2021
• Here’s more of what Mould had to say from lockdown, edited for brevity.
  — Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune, 22 Sep. 2020
• The brevity of that timeline will make that effort a challenge.
  — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 July 2026
• Remember, brevity is always best, so keep it short and sweet.
  — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
• If brevity is the soul of a hit, Finneas may be about to have his biggest hit ever.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
• The problem is not brevity itself.
  — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
• Pair specificity with brevity and watch your reply rate climb.
  — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
• If brevity is the soul of wit, as some wag once said, maybe no words is the wittiest option of all.
  — Jody Rosen, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2022
• Answers have been edited for brevity.
  — Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
• Politicians tend to be long-winded, but brevity will be the name of the game on the crowded stage tonight.
  — NBC News, 27 June 2019
• In many firms, senior people are allowed more brevity.
  — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
• This interview has been edited for brevity and length.
  — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
• The brevity of our lives contrasts the ancient movement of this body of water.
  — Pelican Bomb, NOLA.com, 8 Jan. 2018
• As a result, the only downside of this well-produce work was its brevity.
  — Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 4 July 2017
• The brevity of Rose's Bulls prime was noted in a critique of the move.
  — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
• Over time, her grief led to a deeper wisdom about life's brevity and the road to happiness.
  — Liz McNeil, PEOPLE.com, 5 Jan. 2022
• That Reid died just weeks later is a reminder of life’s brevity and fragility.
  — Steven Litt, cleveland, 2 Oct. 2022
• But yeah, the punk influence might have influenced the brevity of the songs.
  — Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 8 July 2021
• Why life’s brevity is a beautiful, human thing.
  — Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
• Here’s more of what readers had to say (edited for clarity and brevity).
  — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2023